Today in News History

On June 24, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1860, The United States Congress establishes the Government Printing Office. In 1887, The Rocky Mountains Park Act becomes law in Canada creating the nation's first national park, Banff National Park. In 1898, Winifred Holtby, English novelist and journalist (died 1935) was born. In 1925, Anna Chennault, Chinese widow of Lieutenant General Claire Lee Chennault (died 2018) was born. In 1934, Bill Torrey, Canadian businessman (died 2018) was born. In 1972, Watergate scandal: U.S. President Richard M. Nixon and White House Chief of Staff H. R. Haldeman are taped talking about illegally using the Central Intelligence Agency to obstruct the Federal Bureau of Investigation's investigation into the Watergate break-ins. In 1997, Betty Shabazz, American educator and activist (born 1936) passed away. In 2014, The last of Syria's declared chemical weapons are shipped out for destruction. In 2015, Nirmala Joshi, Indian nun, lawyer, and social worker (born 1934) passed away. In 2017, A series of terrorist attacks take place in Pakistan, resulting in 96 deaths and wounding 200 others. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.