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 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 1915, The North Saskatchewan River flood of 1915 is the worst flood in Edmonton history. In 1930, Ernst Albrecht, German economist and politician, 6th Prime Minister of Lower Saxony (died 2014) was born. In 1949, Ann Veneman, American lawyer and politician, 27th United States Secretary of Agriculture was born. In 1991, Suk Hyun-jun, South Korean footballer was born. In 1999, Allan Carr, American screenwriter and producer (born 1937) passed away. 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 2007, Apple Inc. releases its first mobile phone, the iPhone. In 2012, A derecho sweeps across the eastern United States, leaving at least 22 people dead and millions without power. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.