Today in News History

On June 24, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1210, Count Floris IV of Holland (died 1234) was born. In 1254, Floris V, Count of Holland (died 1296) was born. In 1908, Grover Cleveland, American lawyer and politician, 22nd and 24th President of the United States (born 1837) passed away. In 1922, Richard Timberlake, American economist (died 2020) was born. In 1939, Judy Olson Duhamel, American politician and educator was born. In 1945, The first Victory Day Parade takes place on Red Square in Moscow, Soviet Union, symbolizing the victory of the Soviet Union over Nazi Germany. In 1949, Betty Jackson, English fashion designer 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 1984, Clarence Campbell, Canadian businessman (born 1905) 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.