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 1855, John Gorrie, American physician and humanitarian (born 1803) passed away. In 1873, Leo Frobenius, German ethnologist and archaeologist (died 1938) was born. In 1926, Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Kuwaiti ruler, 3rd Emir of Kuwait (died 2006) was born. In 1941, Stokely Carmichael, Trinidadian-American activist (died 1998) was born. In 1962, George D. Zamka, American colonel, pilot, and astronaut was born. In 1977, Sotiris Liberopoulos, Greek footballer was born. In 2006, Fabián Bielinsky, Argentinian director and screenwriter (born 1959) passed away. In 2012, Yong Nyuk Lin, Singaporean politician, Singaporean Minister of Health (born 1918) passed away. In 2014, The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant self-declares its caliphate in Syria and northern Iraq. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.