Today in News History

On June 29, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1880, Ludwig Beck, German general (died 1944) was born. In 1910, Burgess Whitehead, American baseball player (died 1993) was born. In 1911, Prince Bernhard of Lippe-Biesterfeld (died 2004) was born. In 1924, Roy Walford, American pathologist and gerontologist (died 2004) was born. In 1926, Bobby Morgan, American professional baseball player (died 2023) was born. In 1935, Katsuya Nomura, Japanese baseball player and manager (died 2020) was born. In 1946, Egon von Fürstenberg, Swiss fashion designer (died 2004) was born. In 1981, Shmuly Yanklowitz, American rabbi, author, and educator was born. In 1995, The Sampoong Department Store collapses in the Seocho District of Seoul, South Korea, killing 502 and injuring 937. 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.