Today in News History

On June 24, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1908, Hugo Distler, German organist, composer, and conductor (died 1942) was born. In 1916, William B. Saxbe, American soldier, lawyer, and politician, 70th United States Attorney General (died 2010) was born. In 1917, Ramblin' Tommy Scott, American singer and guitarist (died 2013) was born. In 1941, Erkin Koray, Turkish singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2023) was born. In 1944, Jeff Beck, English guitarist and songwriter (died 2023) was born. In 1959, Andy McCluskey, English singer-songwriter, bass player, and producer was born. In 1961, Dennis Danell, American singer and guitarist (died 2000) was born. In 1970, Glenn Medeiros, American singer-songwriter and guitarist was born. In 1973, The UpStairs Lounge arson attack takes place at a gay bar located on the second floor of the three-story building at 141 Chartres Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana, US. Thirty-two people die as a result of fire or smoke inhalation. In 1986, Solange Knowles, American singer-songwriter and actress was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.