Today in News History

On June 29, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1776, American Revolutionary War: The Battle of Sullivan's Island ends with the American victory, leading to the commemoration of Carolina Day. In 1798, John Henry Colclough, Irish revolutionary (born c. 1769) passed away. In 1844, John Boyle O'Reilly, Irish-born poet, journalist and fiction writer (died 1890) was born. In 1904, The SS Norge runs aground on Hasselwood Rock in the North Atlantic 430 kilometres (270 mi) northwest of Ireland. More than 635 people die during the sinking. In 1922, The Irish Civil War begins with the shelling of the Four Courts in Dublin by Free State forces. In 1933, Gusty Spence, Northern Irish loyalist and politician (died 2011) was born. In 1934, Robert Carswell, Baron Carswell, Northern Irish lawyer and judge, Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland (died 2023) was born. In 1973, Elections are held for the Northern Ireland Assembly, which will lead to power-sharing between unionists and nationalists in Northern Ireland for the first time. In 1992, Guy Nève, Belgian racing driver (born 1955) passed away. In 2006, Peter Rawlinson, Baron Rawlinson of Ewell, English lawyer and politician, Attorney General for England and Wales (born 1919) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.