Today in News History
On June 29, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1917, Ling Yun, Chinese politician (died 2018) was born. In 1923, Chou Wen-chung, Chinese-American composer and educator (died 2019) was born. In 1942, Paul Troje, German politician, Mayor of Marburg (born 1864) passed away. In 1950, Korean War: U.S. President Harry S. Truman authorizes a sea blockade of Korea. In 1956, Nick Fry, English economist and businessman was born. In 1956, The Federal Aid Highway Act of 1956 is signed by U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower, officially creating the United States Interstate Highway System. In 1969, Moise Tshombe, Congolese accountant and politician, Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (born 1919) passed away. In 1991, Suk Hyun-jun, South Korean footballer was born. 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 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.
President Lee Jae-myung announces Three Mega Projects to build semiconductor hubs, AI data centres and robotics technology outside Seoul

South Korea unveiled 880bn (£666bn) plan that expanded chip manufacturing and AI infrastructure, aiming to rival global competitors and revitalise rural economies.
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