Today in News History

On June 24, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1888, Gerrit Rietveld, Dutch architect, designed the Rietveld Schröder House (died 1964) was born. In 1930, Donald Gordon, South African businessman and philanthropist (died 2019) was born. In 1944, Kathryn Lasky, American author was born. In 1949, Betty Jackson, English fashion designer was born. In 1962, Gautam Adani, Indian industrialist and billionaire 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 1979, Petra Němcová, Czech model and philanthropist was born. In 1986, Solange Knowles, American singer-songwriter and actress was born. In 2021, The Champlain Towers South condominium in Surfside, Florida suffers a sudden partial collapse, killing 98 people inside. In 2021, Benigno Aquino III, 15th President of the Philippines (born 1960) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.