Today in News History

On June 29, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1914, Christos Papakyriakopoulos, Greek-American mathematician and academic (died 1976) was born. In 1922, France grants "one square kilometer" at Vimy Ridge "freely, and for all time, to the Government of Canada, the free use of the land exempt from all taxes". In 1927, Pierre Perrault, Canadian director and screenwriter (died 1999) was born. In 1943, Louis Nicollin, French entrepreneur and chairman of Montpellier HSC (died 2017) was born. In 1946, Egon von Fürstenberg, Swiss fashion designer (died 2004) was born. In 1987, Vincent van Gogh's painting, the Le Pont de Trinquetaille, is bought for $20.4 million at an auction in London, England. In 1991, Kawhi Leonard, American basketball player was born. In 1999, Karekin I, Syrian-Armenian patriarch (born 1950) passed away. In 2004, Bernard Babior, American physician and biochemist (born 1935) passed away. In 2017, Louis Nicollin, French entrepreneur and chairman of Montpellier HSC from 1974 to his death (born 1943) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.