Today in News History

On June 24, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1230, The Siege of Jaén begins, in the context of the Spanish Reconquista. In 1622, Battle of Macau: The Dutch make a failed attempt to capture Macau. In 1856, Henry Chapman Mercer, American archaeologist and author (died 1930) was born. In 1859, Battle of Solferino (Battle of the Three Sovereigns): Sardinia and France defeat Austria in Solferino, northern Italy. In 1914, Pearl Witherington, French secret agent (died 2008) was born. In 1917, Joan Clarke, English cryptanalyst and numismatist (died 1996) was born. In 1925, Ogden Reid, American politician (died 2019) was born. In 1948, Cold War: Start of the Berlin Blockade: The Soviet Union makes overland travel between West Germany and West Berlin impossible. In 2013, Mick Aston, English archaeologist and academic (born 1946) passed away. In 2021, The Champlain Towers South condominium in Surfside, Florida suffers a sudden partial collapse, killing 98 people inside. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.