Today in News History

On June 24, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1917, Ramblin' Tommy Scott, American singer and guitarist (died 2013) was born. In 1922, Richard Timberlake, American economist (died 2020) was born. In 1944, Jeff Beck, English guitarist and songwriter (died 2023) was born. In 1947, Kenneth Arnold makes the first widely reported UFO sighting near Mount Rainier, Washington. In 1975, Eastern Air Lines Flight 66 encounters severe wind shear and crashes on final approach to New York's JFK Airport killing 113 of the 124 passengers on board, making it the deadliest U.S. plane crash at the time. This accident led to decades of research into downburst and microburst phenomena and their effects on aircraft. In 1978, Ariel Pink, American singer-songwriter was born. In 1981, The Humber Bridge opens to traffic, connecting Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. It remained the world's longest bridge span for 17 years. In 1994, A Boeing B-52 Stratofortress crashes at Fairchild Air Force Base near Spokane, Washington, killing four. In 2014, Eli Wallach, American actor (born 1915) passed away. In 2024, Shifty Shellshock, American vocalist (born 1974) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.