Today in News History

On June 29, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1646, Laughlin Ó Cellaigh, Gaelic-Irish Lord passed away. In 1916, British diplomat turned Irish nationalist Roger Casement is sentenced to death for his part in the Easter Rising. In 1932, Brian Hutton, Baron Hutton, British jurist; Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland (died 2020) was born. In 1942, Mike Willesee, Australian journalist and producer (died 2019) was born. In 1944, Seán Patrick O'Malley, American cardinal 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 2006, Lloyd Richards, Canadian-American theatre director, actor, and dean (born 1919) passed away. In 2012, A derecho sweeps across the eastern United States, leaving at least 22 people dead and millions without power. In 2014, Dermot Healy, Irish author, poet, and playwright (born 1947) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.