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 1897, Fulgence Charpentier, Canadian journalist and publisher (died 2001) was born. In 1918, Francis W. Nye, United States Air Force major general (died 2019) was born. In 1935, Vassilis C. Constantakopoulos, Greek captain and businessman (died 2011) was born. In 1949, Ann Veneman, American lawyer and politician, 27th United States Secretary of Agriculture was born. In 1995, Space Shuttle program: STS-71 Mission (Atlantis) docks with the Russian space station Mir for the first time. In 1995, The Sampoong Department Store collapses in the Seocho District of Seoul, South Korea, killing 502 and injuring 937. In 2002, Naval clashes between South Korea and North Korea lead to the death of six South Korean sailors and sinking of a North Korean vessel. In 2007, Apple Inc. releases its first mobile phone, the iPhone. In 2012, Yong Nyuk Lin, Singaporean politician, Singaporean Minister of Health (born 1918) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.