Today in News History

On June 29, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1860, Thomas Addison, English physician and endocrinologist (born 1793) passed away. In 1861, William James Mayo, American physician and surgeon, co-founded the Mayo Clinic (died 1939) was born. In 1906, Ivan Chernyakhovsky, Ukrainian general (died 1945) was born. In 1924, Roy Walford, American pathologist and gerontologist (died 2004) was born. In 1949, Joan Clos, Spanish anesthesiologist and politician, 116th Mayor of Barcelona was born. In 1955, Charles J. Precourt, American colonel, pilot, and astronaut was born. In 1957, Michael Nutter, American politician, 98th Mayor of Philadelphia was born. In 1971, Prior to re-entry (following a record-setting stay aboard the Soviet Union's Salyut 1 space station), the crew capsule of the Soyuz 11 spacecraft depressurizes, killing the three cosmonauts on board. Georgy Dobrovolsky, Vladislav Volkov and Viktor Patsayev are the first humans to die in space. 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 2004, Bernard Babior, American physician and biochemist (born 1935) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Reactions as doctor shares 5 signs that should make one rush to hospital for test

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Narrative Analysis: Appeal to Fear
Reactions as doctor shares 5 signs that should make one rush to hospital for test

A Nigerian medical doctor has gone viral on social media after advising netizens on what to do if they ever noticed some signs which he listed in a video.

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Technique: Appeal to Fear
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