Today in News History

On June 28, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1696, William Pepperrell, American merchant and soldier (died 1759) was born. In 1812, Anna Cabot Lowell Quincy Waterston, American writer (died 1899) was born. In 1844, Joseph Smith, founder of the Latter Day Saint movement, and his brother Hyrum Smith, are killed by a mob at the Carthage, Illinois jail. In 1911, Marion M. Magruder, American Marine officer, commander of the VMF(N)-533 squadron (died 1997) was born. In 1914, Helena Benitez, Filipina academic and administrator (died 2016) was born. In 1967, George Hamilton, Northern Irish police officer was born. In 1986, LaShawn Merritt, American sprinter was born. In 1988, The Gare de Lyon rail accident in Paris, France, kills 56 people. In 2002, Robert L. J. Long, American admiral (born 1920) passed away. In 2014, At least fourteen people are killed when a Gas Authority of India Limited pipeline explodes in the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, India. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.