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 1864, At least 99 people, mostly German and Polish immigrants, are killed in Canada's worst railway disaster after a train fails to stop for an open drawbridge and plunges into the Rivière Richelieu near St-Hilaire, Quebec. In 1919, José Gregorio Hernández Venezuelan physician and educator (born 1864) passed away. In 1919, Juan Blanco, Cuban composer (died 2008) was born. In 1919, Ernesto Corripio y Ahumada, Mexican cardinal (died 2008) was born. 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.

Venezuela twin quakes death toll is nearly 1,000 and over 50,000 are missing

Ya Libnan

June 27, 2026

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A heavily damaged apartment building is seen in Catia La Mar, La Guaira state – one of the worst hit areas after the earthquakes. © Juan Barreto, AFP Nearly 1,000 people have died and tens of thousands were reported missing on Friday as a result of the devastating twin earthquakes that shook Venezuela. International rescue []

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