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 1974, Vice President Isabel Perón assumes powers and duties as Acting President of Argentina, while her husband President Juan Perón is terminally ill. In 2006, Fabián Bielinsky, Argentinian director and screenwriter (born 1959) passed away. In 2007, Fred Saberhagen, American soldier and author (born 1930) passed away. In 2007, Joel Siegel, American journalist and critic (born 1943) passed away. In 2013, Gilma Jiménez, Colombian politician (born 1956) passed away. 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.