Today in News History

On June 24, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1254, Floris V, Count of Holland (died 1296) was born. In 1509, Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon are crowned King and Queen of England. In 1717, The Premier Grand Lodge of England is founded in London, the first Masonic Grand Lodge in the world (now the United Grand Lodge of England). In 1908, Alfons Rebane, Estonian colonel (died 1976) was born. In 1913, Greece and Serbia annul their alliance with Bulgaria. In 1922, The American Professional Football Association is renamed the National Football League. In 1943, Birgit Grodal, Danish economist and academic (died 2004) was born. In 1960, Elish Angiolini, Scottish lawyer, judge, and politician, Solicitor General for Scotland was born. In 1978, Pantelis Kafes, Greek footballer was born. 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.