Today in News History
On June 29, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 976, Gero, archbishop of Cologne passed away. In 1170, A major earthquake hits Syria, badly damaging towns such as Hama and Shaizar and structures such as the Krak des Chevaliers and the cathedral of St. Peter in Antioch. In 1844, Peter I of Serbia (died 1921) was born. In 1881, In Sudan, Muhammad Ahmad declares himself to be the Mahdi, the messianic redeemer of Islam. In 1920, César Rodríguez Álvarez, Spanish footballer and manager (died 1995) was born. In 1957, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow, Turkmen dentist and politician, 2nd President of Turkmenistan was born. In 1969, Moise Tshombe, Congolese accountant and politician, Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (born 1919) passed away. In 1992, Mohamed Boudiaf, Algerian soldier and politician, President of Algeria (born 1919) passed away. In 2013, Gilma Jiménez, Colombian politician (born 1956) passed away. In 2015, Hisham Barakat, Egyptian lawyer and judge (born 1950) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Prominent chief imam resigns in Nigeria, gives reason
Professor Mansur Isa Yelwa resigns as Chief Imam of ATBU over mosque approval for Tijjaniyyah sect, warning of sectarian division and loss of unity on campus.
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