Today in News History

On June 29, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1153, Óláfr Guðrøðarson, King of the Isles passed away. 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 1901, Nelson Eddy, American singer and actor (died 1967) was born. In 1916, British diplomat turned Irish nationalist Roger Casement is sentenced to death for his part in the Easter Rising. In 1928, Ian Bannen, Scottish actor (died 1999) was born. In 1932, Brian Hutton, Baron Hutton, British jurist; Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland (died 2020) was born. In 1940, John Dawes, Welsh rugby player and coach (died 2021) was born. In 1967, Seamus McGarvey, Northern Irish cinematographer was born. In 1981, Nicolás Vuyovich, Argentinian race car driver (died 2005) was born. 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.