Today in News History

On June 29, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1897, Fulgence Charpentier, Canadian journalist and publisher (died 2001) was born. In 1913, Earle Meadows, American pole vaulter (died 1992) was born. In 1920, César Rodríguez Álvarez, Spanish footballer and manager (died 1995) was born. In 1944, Andreu Mas-Colell, Spanish economist, academic, and politician was born. In 1972, A Convair CV-580 and De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter collide above Lake Winnebago near Appleton, Wisconsin, killing 13. In 1972, The United States Supreme Court rules in the case Furman v. Georgia that arbitrary and inconsistent imposition of the death penalty violates the Eighth and Fourteenth Amendments and constitutes cruel and unusual punishment. In 1979, Matthew Bode, Australian footballer was born. In 1987, Vincent van Gogh's painting, the Le Pont de Trinquetaille, is bought for $20.4 million at an auction in London, England. In 1994, Camila Mendes, American actress and model was born. In 2022, Hershel W. Williams, American Marine Corps warrant officer, last living Medal of Honor recipient from World War II (born 1923) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.