Today in News History

On June 29, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1646, Laughlin Ó Cellaigh, Gaelic-Irish Lord passed away. In 1881, In Sudan, Muhammad Ahmad declares himself to be the Mahdi, the messianic redeemer of Islam. In 1889, Willie Macfarlane, Scottish-American golfer (died 1961) was born. In 1916, British diplomat turned Irish nationalist Roger Casement is sentenced to death for his part in the Easter Rising. In 1933, John Bradshaw, American theologian and author (died 2016) was born. In 1933, Roscoe Arbuckle, American actor, director, and screenwriter (born 1887) passed away. In 1942, Mike Willesee, Australian journalist and producer (died 2019) was born. In 1947, Richard Lewis, American actor and screenwriter (died 2024) was born. In 1976, Bret McKenzie, New Zealand comedian, actor, musician, songwriter, and producer was born. 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. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.