Today in News History

On June 29, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1885, Izidor Kürschner, Hungarian football player and coach (died 1941) was born. In 1918, Heini Lohrer, Swiss ice hockey player (died 2011) was born. In 1939, Amarildo Tavares da Silveira, Brazilian footballer and coach was born. In 1954, Léo Júnior, Brazilian footballer, coach, and manager was born. In 1976, The Conference of Communist and Workers Parties of Europe convenes in East Berlin. In 1980, Jorge Basadre, Peruvian historian (born 1903) passed away. In 1988, Éver Banega, Argentinian footballer was born. In 2002, Naval clashes between South Korea and North Korea lead to the death of six South Korean sailors and sinking of a North Korean vessel. In 2014, Damian D'Oliveira, South African cricketer (born 1960) passed away. In 2015, Josef Masopust, Czech footballer and coach (born 1931) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.