Today in News History

On June 29, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1909, Harold Edward Dahl, American pilot and mercenary (died 1956) was born. In 1918, Francis W. Nye, United States Air Force major general (died 2019) was born. In 1919, José Gregorio Hernández Venezuelan physician and educator (born 1864) passed away. In 1927, The Bird of Paradise, a U.S. Army Air Corps Fokker tri-motor, completes the first transpacific flight, from the mainland United States to Hawaii. In 1981, Nicolás Vuyovich, Argentinian race car driver (died 2005) was born. In 1984, Aleksandr Shustov, Russian high jumper was born. In 2007, Joel Siegel, American journalist and critic (born 1943) passed away. In 2007, Apple Inc. releases its first mobile phone, the iPhone. In 2013, Margherita Hack, Italian astrophysicist and author (born 1922) passed away. In 2015, Hisham Barakat, Egyptian lawyer and judge (born 1950) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Trump to make first flight on Qatar-gifted jet this week

Al-Monitor

Al-Monitor

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June 29, 2026

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US President Donald Trump will make his first flight on a new Air Force One plane gifted by Qatar later this week, the White House said Monday.Trump will take the jet on Wednesday to North Dakota for an event marking the 250th anniversary of US independence, a White House official told AFP.As he unveiled the plane earlier this month, Trump praised the Gulf emirate for being so nice and providing the modified Boeing 747, which previously served Qatar's head of state.

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