Today in News History

On June 29, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1909, Harold Edward Dahl, American pilot and mercenary (died 1956) was born. In 1916, British diplomat turned Irish nationalist Roger Casement is sentenced to death for his part in the Easter Rising. In 1918, Francis W. Nye, United States Air Force major general (died 2019) was born. In 1925, Francis S. Currey, American World War II Medal of Honor recipient (died 2019) was born. In 1995, The Sampoong Department Store collapses in the Seocho District of Seoul, South Korea, killing 502 and injuring 937. In 2006, Hamdan v. Rumsfeld: The U.S. Supreme Court rules that President George W. Bush's plan to try Guantanamo Bay detainees in military tribunals violates U.S. and international law. In 2009, Joe Bowman, American, target shooter and boot-maker (born 1925) passed away. In 2012, A derecho sweeps across the eastern United States, leaving at least 22 people dead and millions without power. In 2015, Josef Masopust, Czech footballer and coach (born 1931) passed away. In 2021, Donald Rumsfeld, American captain and politician, 13th United States Secretary of Defense (born 1932) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.