Today in News History

On June 29, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. 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 1924, Roy Walford, American pathologist and gerontologist (died 2004) was born. In 1942, Mike Willesee, Australian journalist and producer (died 2019) was born. In 1964, Stedman Pearson, English singer-songwriter and dancer (died 2025) was born. In 1972, A Convair CV-580 and De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter collide above Lake Winnebago near Appleton, Wisconsin, killing 13. In 1976, Daniel Carlsson, Swedish race car driver was born. In 1983, Jeremy Powers, American cyclist was born. In 1995, The Sampoong Department Store collapses in the Seocho District of Seoul, South Korea, killing 502 and injuring 937. In 2001, Aaron Schoupp, Australian rugby league player was born. In 2007, Joel Siegel, American journalist and critic (born 1943) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.