Today in News History

On June 29, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1170, A major earthquake hits Syria, badly damaging towns such as Hama and Shaizar and structures such as the Krak des Chevaliers and the cathedral of St. Peter in Antioch. In 1849, Pedro Montt, Chilean lawyer and politician, 15th President of Chile (died 1910) was born. In 1919, José Gregorio Hernández Venezuelan physician and educator (born 1864) passed away. In 1919, Ernesto Corripio y Ahumada, Mexican cardinal (died 2008) was born. In 1946, Ernesto Pérez Balladares, Panamanian politician, 33rd President of Panama was born. In 1974, Vice President Isabel Perón assumes powers and duties as Acting President of Argentina, while her husband President Juan Perón is terminally ill. 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 2012, A derecho sweeps across the eastern United States, leaving at least 22 people dead and millions without power. In 2013, Gilma Jiménez, Colombian politician (born 1956) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.