Today in News History

On June 29, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1725, Arai Hakuseki, Japanese philosopher, academic, and politician (born 1657) passed away. 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 1926, Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Kuwaiti ruler, 3rd Emir of Kuwait (died 2006) was born. In 1946, Egon von Fürstenberg, Swiss fashion designer (died 2004) was born. In 1991, Suk Hyun-jun, South Korean footballer was born. In 1995, The Sampoong Department Store collapses in the Seocho District of Seoul, South Korea, killing 502 and injuring 937. 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 2006, Fabián Bielinsky, Argentinian director and screenwriter (born 1959) passed away. In 2007, Apple Inc. releases its first mobile phone, the iPhone. In 2014, The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant self-declares its caliphate in Syria and northern Iraq. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.