Today in News History

On June 29, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1897, Fulgence Charpentier, Canadian journalist and publisher (died 2001) was born. In 1915, The North Saskatchewan River flood of 1915 is the worst flood in Edmonton history. In 1916, British diplomat turned Irish nationalist Roger Casement is sentenced to death for his part in the Easter Rising. In 1924, Philip H. Hoff, American politician (died 2018) was born. In 1956, Nick Fry, English economist and businessman was born. In 1957, Michael Nutter, American politician, 98th Mayor of Philadelphia 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, Hamdan v. Rumsfeld: The U.S. Supreme Court rules that President George W. Bush's plan to try Guantanamo Bay detainees in military tribunals violates U.S. and international law. In 2012, A derecho sweeps across the eastern United States, leaving at least 22 people dead and millions without power. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.