Today in News History

On June 24, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1314, First War of Scottish Independence: The Battle of Bannockburn concludes with a decisive victory by Scottish forces led by Robert the Bruce. In 1858, Hastings Rashdall, English historian, philosopher, and theologian (died 1924) was born. In 1902, George Leake, Australian politician, 2nd Premier of Western Australia (born 1856) passed away. In 1917, Joan Clarke, English cryptanalyst and numismatist (died 1996) was born. 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, David Collenette, Canadian civil servant and politician, 32nd Canadian Minister of National Defence was born. In 1952, Dianna Melrose, English diplomat, British High Commissioner to Tanzania was born. In 1982, "The Jakarta Incident": British Airways Flight 009 flies into a cloud of volcanic ash thrown up by the eruption of Mount Galunggung, resulting in the failure of all four engines. In 1994, A Boeing B-52 Stratofortress crashes at Fairchild Air Force Base near Spokane, Washington, killing four. In 2013, Mick Aston, English archaeologist and academic (born 1946) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.