Today in News History

On June 24, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 843, The Vikings sack the French city of Nantes. In 1766, Adrien Maurice de Noailles, French soldier and politician, French Minister of Foreign Affairs (born 1678) passed away. In 1767, Jean-Baptiste Benoît Eyriès, French geographer and author (died 1846) was born. In 1771, Éleuthère Irénée du Pont, French chemist and businessman, founded DuPont (died 1834) was born. In 1883, Jean Metzinger, French artist (died 1956) was born. In 1888, Gerrit Rietveld, Dutch architect, designed the Rietveld Schröder House (died 1964) 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 1973, Alexis Gauthier, French chef was born. In 1987, Pierre Vaultier, French snowboarder was born. 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.

Eiffel Tower closed and 68,000 without power as France bakes in extreme heatwave

The Independent

June 24, 2026

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Eiffel Tower closed and 68,000 without power as France bakes in extreme heatwave

At least 40 people have died due to drowning in France as the country experienced its hottest day since records began

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