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On June 24, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1779, American Revolutionary War: The Great Siege of Gibraltar begins. In 1914, Pearl Witherington, French secret agent (died 2008) was born. In 1914, Jan Karski, Polish-American activist and academic (died 2000) was born. In 1940, World War II: Operation Collar, the first British Commando raid on occupied France, by No 11 Independent Company. In 1943, US military police attempt to arrest a black soldier in Bamber Bridge, England, sparking the Battle of Bamber Bridge mutiny that leaves one dead and seven wounded. In 1946, Ellison Onizuka, American engineer, and astronaut (died 1986) was born. In 1947, Kenneth Arnold makes the first widely reported UFO sighting near Mount Rainier, Washington. In 1994, A Boeing B-52 Stratofortress crashes at Fairchild Air Force Base near Spokane, Washington, killing four. In 2015, Mario Biaggi, American police officer, politician and criminal (born 1917) 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.

Downed US pilot saw Iran drones flying in ‘jellyfish’ formation: ‘Real alien s**t’

The Independent

June 23, 2026

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Downed US pilot saw Iran drones flying in ‘jellyfish’ formation: ‘Real alien s**t’

The pilot was rescued after ejecting but another airman remained stranded for 200 miles behind enemy lines

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