Today in News History
On June 29, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1153, Óláfr Guðrøðarson, King of the Isles passed away. In 1457, The Dutch city of Dordrecht is devastated by fire. In 1613, The Globe Theatre in London, built by William Shakespeare's playing company, the Lord Chamberlain's Men, burns to the ground. In 1764, One of the strongest tornadoes in history strikes Woldegk, Germany, killing one person while leveling numerous mansions with winds estimated greater than 300 miles per hour (480 km/h). 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 1868, George Ellery Hale, American astronomer and journalist (died 1938) was born. In 1903, Alan Blumlein, English engineer, developed the H2S radar (died 1942) was born. In 1922, Ralph Burns, American songwriter, bandleader, composer, conductor, arranger and pianist (died 2001) was born. In 1957, Terry Wyatt, English physicist and academic was born. In 1967, Seamus McGarvey, Northern Irish cinematographer was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
When UK could see July heatwave with temperatures to hit 33ºC
Temperatures are set to rise again next week after a reprieve from the record-breaking June heatwave
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