Today in News History

On June 29, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1882, Franz Seldte, German captain and politician, Reich Minister for Labour (died 1947) was born. In 1885, Izidor Kürschner, Hungarian football player and coach (died 1941) was born. In 1918, Heini Lohrer, Swiss ice hockey player (died 2011) was born. In 1919, Ernesto Corripio y Ahumada, Mexican cardinal (died 2008) was born. In 1954, Léo Júnior, Brazilian footballer, coach, and manager was born. In 1969, Pavlos Dermitzakis, Greek footballer and manager was born. In 1974, Vice President Isabel Perón assumes powers and duties as Acting President of Argentina, while her husband President Juan Perón is terminally ill. In 1991, Suk Hyun-jun, South Korean footballer was born. In 1995, The Sampoong Department Store collapses in the Seocho District of Seoul, South Korea, killing 502 and injuring 937. 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. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.