Today in News History

On June 29, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. 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 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 1906, Ivan Chernyakhovsky, Ukrainian general (died 1945) was born. In 1915, The North Saskatchewan River flood of 1915 is the worst flood in Edmonton history. In 1916, British diplomat turned Irish nationalist Roger Casement is sentenced to death for his part in the Easter Rising. In 1916, Ruth Warrick, American actress and activist (died 2005) was born. In 1934, Corey Allen, American actor, director, and producer (died 2010) was born. In 1942, Mike Willesee, Australian journalist and producer (died 2019) was born. In 1999, Karekin I, Syrian-Armenian patriarch (born 1950) passed away. 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.