Today in News History

On June 29, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1864, At least 99 people, mostly German and Polish immigrants, are killed in Canada's worst railway disaster after a train fails to stop for an open drawbridge and plunges into the Rivière Richelieu near St-Hilaire, Quebec. In 1918, Heini Lohrer, Swiss ice hockey player (died 2011) was born. In 1919, Ernesto Corripio y Ahumada, Mexican cardinal (died 2008) was born. In 1942, Mike Willesee, Australian journalist and producer (died 2019) was born. In 1949, Dan Dierdorf, American football player and sportscaster was born. In 1969, Pavlos Dermitzakis, Greek footballer and manager was born. In 1988, Éver Banega, Argentinian footballer was born. In 2002, Matt Rempe, Canadian ice hockey player 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 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.