Today in News History

On June 29, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. 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 1918, Heini Lohrer, Swiss ice hockey player (died 2011) was born. In 1919, Ernesto Corripio y Ahumada, Mexican cardinal (died 2008) was born. In 1920, César Rodríguez Álvarez, Spanish footballer and manager (died 1995) was born. In 1935, Katsuya Nomura, Japanese baseball player and manager (died 2020) was born. In 1936, Harmon Killebrew, American baseball player (died 2011) was born. In 1942, Mike Willesee, Australian journalist and producer (died 2019) was born. In 1944, Claude Humphrey, American football player (died 2021) was born. In 1981, Nicolás Vuyovich, Argentinian race car driver (died 2005) was born. In 2002, Matt Rempe, Canadian ice hockey player was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.