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 1457, The Dutch city of Dordrecht is devastated by fire. 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 1909, Harold Edward Dahl, American pilot and mercenary (died 1956) was born. In 1920, César Rodríguez Álvarez, Spanish footballer and manager (died 1995) was born. In 1922, Ralph Burns, American songwriter, bandleader, composer, conductor, arranger and pianist (died 2001) was born. In 1924, Roy Walford, American pathologist and gerontologist (died 2004) was born. In 1926, Bobby Morgan, American professional baseball player (died 2023) was born. In 1935, Katsuya Nomura, Japanese baseball player and manager (died 2020) was born. 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.