Today in News History

On June 29, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1620, English crown bans tobacco growing in England, giving the Virginia Company a monopoly in exchange for tax of one shilling per pound. In 1916, British diplomat turned Irish nationalist Roger Casement is sentenced to death for his part in the Easter Rising. In 1919, Lloyd Richards, Canadian-American theatre director, actor, and dean (died 2006) was born. In 1922, France grants "one square kilometer" at Vimy Ridge "freely, and for all time, to the Government of Canada, the free use of the land exempt from all taxes". In 1922, Ralph Burns, American songwriter, bandleader, composer, conductor, arranger and pianist (died 2001) was born. In 1932, Brian Hutton, Baron Hutton, British jurist; Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland (died 2020) was born. In 1935, Jack O'Neill, Irish-American baseball player and manager (born 1873) passed away. In 1953, Colin Hay, Scottish-Australian singer and guitarist was born. In 2003, Jude Bellingham, English footballer was born. In 2006, Lloyd Richards, Canadian-American theatre director, actor, and dean (born 1919) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.