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 1764, One of the strongest tornadoes in history strikes Woldegk, Germany, killing one person while leveling numerous mansions with winds estimated greater than 300 miles per hour (480 km/h). In 1864, At least 99 people, mostly German and Polish immigrants, are killed in Canada's worst railway disaster after a train fails to stop for an open drawbridge and plunges into the Rivière Richelieu near St-Hilaire, Quebec. In 1893, Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis, Indian economist and statistician (died 1972) was born. In 1915, The North Saskatchewan River flood of 1915 is the worst flood in Edmonton history. In 1928, Radius Prawiro, Indonesian economist and politician (died 2005) was born. In 1944, Andreu Mas-Colell, Spanish economist, academic, and politician was born. In 1949, Joan Clos, Spanish anesthesiologist and politician, 116th Mayor of Barcelona was born. In 2012, A derecho sweeps across the eastern United States, leaving at least 22 people dead and millions without power. In 2013, Gilma Jiménez, Colombian politician (born 1956) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.