Today in News History
On June 29, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1153, Óláfr Guðrøðarson, King of the Isles passed away. In 1620, English crown bans tobacco growing in England, giving the Virginia Company a monopoly in exchange for tax of one shilling per pound. In 1833, Peter Waage, Norwegian chemist and academic (died 1900) was born. In 1913, Earle Meadows, American pole vaulter (died 1992) 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 1960, Frank Patrick, Canadian ice hockey player and coach (born 1885) passed away. In 1976, The Seychelles become independent from the United Kingdom. In 1986, Frank Wise, Australian politician, 16th Premier of Western Australia (born 1897) passed away. In 2004, Alvin Hamilton, Canadian lieutenant and politician, 18th Canadian Minister of Agriculture (born 1912) passed away. In 2017, Dave Semenko, Canadian ice hockey player (born 1957) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
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