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 1849, Pedro Montt, Chilean lawyer and politician, 15th President of Chile (died 1910) was born. In 1919, José Gregorio Hernández Venezuelan physician and educator (born 1864) passed away. In 1919, Ernesto Corripio y Ahumada, Mexican cardinal (died 2008) was born. In 1919, Juan Blanco, Cuban composer (died 2008) was born. In 1929, Oriana Fallaci, Italian journalist and author (died 2006) was born. In 1941, Stokely Carmichael, Trinidadian-American activist (died 1998) was born. In 1980, Jorge Basadre, Peruvian historian (born 1903) passed away. In 2007, Joel Siegel, American journalist and critic (born 1943) passed away. In 2013, Gilma Jiménez, Colombian politician (born 1956) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Mother pulled from rubble of earthquake in Venezuela with newborn son says he motivated her to stay alive
Narrative Analysis: Appeal to Fear

Dayana Patino was trapped under the rubble with her 18-day old son after the quake in Caracas
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Technique: Appeal to Fear
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