Today in News History

On June 29, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1858, Julia Lathrop, American activist and politician (died 1932) was born. In 1888, Squizzy Taylor, Australian gangster (died 1927) was born. In 1929, Oriana Fallaci, Italian journalist and author (died 2006) was born. In 1972, The United States Supreme Court rules in the case Furman v. Georgia that arbitrary and inconsistent imposition of the death penalty violates the Eighth and Fourteenth Amendments and constitutes cruel and unusual punishment. In 1972, A Convair CV-580 and De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter collide above Lake Winnebago near Appleton, Wisconsin, killing 13. In 1978, Nicole Scherzinger, American singer-songwriter, dancer, and actress 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 2007, Joel Siegel, American journalist and critic (born 1943) passed away. In 2020, Stepa J. Groggs, American rap artist (born 1988) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.