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 1254, Floris V, Count of Holland (died 1296) was born. In 1774, François-Nicolas-Benoît Haxo, French general and engineer (died 1838) was born. In 1894, Assassination of the French President, Sadi Carnot by Sante Caserio during the Ère des attentats (1892-1894). In 1930, Claude Chabrol, French actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (died 2010) was born. In 1941, Julia Kristeva, Bulgarian-French psychoanalyst and author 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 1974, Dan Byles, English sailor, rower, and politician 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.