Today in News History

On June 29, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1136, Petronilla of Aragon (died 1173) was born. In 1170, A major earthquake hits Syria, badly damaging towns such as Hama and Shaizar and structures such as the Krak des Chevaliers and the cathedral of St. Peter in Antioch. 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 1920, César Rodríguez Álvarez, Spanish footballer and manager (died 1995) was born. In 1925, Giorgio Napolitano, Italian journalist and politician, 11th President of Italy (died 2023) was born. In 1944, Andreu Mas-Colell, Spanish economist, academic, and politician was born. In 1949, Joan Clos, Spanish anesthesiologist and politician, 116th Mayor of Barcelona was born. In 1974, Vice President Isabel Perón assumes powers and duties as Acting President of Argentina, while her husband President Juan Perón is terminally ill. In 1986, José Manuel Jurado, Spanish footballer was born. In 2015, Charles Pasqua, French businessman and politician, French Minister of the Interior (born 1927) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.