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 1444, Skanderbeg defeats an Ottoman invasion force at Torvioll. In 1644, Charles I of England defeats a Parliamentarian detachment at the Battle of Cropredy Bridge. In 1659, At the Battle of Konotop the Ukrainian armies of Ivan Vyhovsky defeat the Russians led by Prince Trubetskoy. In 1807, Russo-Turkish War: Admiral Dmitry Senyavin destroys the Ottoman fleet in the Battle of Athos. In 1955, Charles J. Precourt, American colonel, pilot, and astronaut was born. In 1965, Paul Jarvis, English cricketer was born. In 1998, Michael Porter Jr., American basketball player was born. In 2014, The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant self-declares its caliphate in Syria and northern Iraq. In 2016, Jan Hettema, Springbok cyclist and five times South African National Rally Champion (born 1933) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.