Today in News History

On June 29, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. 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 1864, At least 99 people, mostly German and Polish immigrants, are killed in Canada's worst railway disaster after a train fails to stop for an open drawbridge and plunges into the Rivière Richelieu near St-Hilaire, Quebec. In 1915, The North Saskatchewan River flood of 1915 is the worst flood in Edmonton history. In 1920, Nicole Russell, Duchess of Bedford (died 2012) was born. In 1931, Sevim Burak, Turkish author (died 1983) was born. In 1971, Matthew Good, Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist 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. In 2003, Jude Bellingham, English footballer was born. In 2007, Apple Inc. releases its first mobile phone, the iPhone. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.