Today in News History
On June 29, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1517, Rembert Dodoens, Flemish physician and botanist (died 1585) was born. In 1621, Willem van der Zaan, Dutch Admiral (died 1669) was born. In 1626, Scipione Cobelluzzi, Italian cardinal and archivist (born 1564) passed away. In 1866, Bartholomeus Roodenburch, Dutch swimmer (died 1939) was born. In 1873, Leo Frobenius, German ethnologist and archaeologist (died 1938) was born. In 1890, Hendrikje van Andel-Schipper, Dutch supercentenarian (died 2005) was born. In 1913, Earle Meadows, American pole vaulter (died 1992) was born. In 1918, Gene La Rocque, U.S admiral (died 2016) was born. In 1955, Charles J. Precourt, American colonel, pilot, and astronaut was born. In 2022, Hershel W. Williams, American Marine Corps warrant officer, last living Medal of Honor recipient from World War II (born 1923) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Scouted: How to Survive Mercury Retrograde, According to an Expert

Scouted/The Daily Beast/Retailers.Scouted selects products independently. If you purchase something from our posts, we may earn a small commission.ICYMI: Mercury retrograde is back, lasting from June 29 to July 23, 2026. Mercury retrograde is an astrological event that occurs a few times each year when the planet Mercury appears to move backward in the sky (though it’s actually just an optical illusion caused by the differences in Earth’s and Mercury’s orbits). In astrology, Mercury is thought to rule communication, travel, and technology, so when things are in reverse, issues in those sectors can arise. This is why the astrological transit has gotten a bad rap over the years, but Mikaela MacLean, master aesthetician, Human Design Guide, and director of intuitive skin science at Lilfox Beauty, says it’s actually a time to embrace. “I like to think of Mercury retrograde as a conscious recalibration,” she says. “From a luxury-beauty-meets-cosmic-wellness perspective, this is an invitation to slow down, refine, and return to the rituals that reconnect you to yourself.”Read more at The Daily Beast.
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