Today in News History

On June 29, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1797, French troops disembark in Corfu, beginning the French rule in the Ionian Islands. In 1892, Carl Panzram, American serial killer (died 1930) was born. In 1911, The Nakhla meteorite, the first one to suggest signs of aqueous processes on Mars, falls to Earth, landing in Egypt. In 1950, Korean War: Packed with its own refugees fleeing Seoul and leaving their 5th Division stranded, South Korean forces blow up the Hangang Bridge in an attempt to slow North Korea's offensive. The city falls later that day. In 1956, Amira Hass, Israeli journalist and author was born. In 1969, Stonewall riots begin in New York City, marking the start of the Gay Rights Movement. In 1984, Yigael Yadin, Israeli archaeologist, general, and politician (born 1917) passed away. In 1994, Hussein, Crown Prince of Jordan was born. In 2009, Honduran president Manuel Zelaya is ousted by a local military coup following a failed request to hold a referendum to rewrite the Honduran Constitution. This was the start of the 2009 Honduran constitutional crisis. In 2016, A terrorist attack in Turkey's Istanbul Atatürk Airport kills 42 people and injures more than 230 others. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.