Today in News History

On June 24, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 972, Battle of Cedynia, the first documented victory of Polish forces, takes place. In -1312 BC, Mursili II launches a campaign against the Kingdom of Azzi-Hayasa. In 1343, Joan of Valois, Queen of Navarre (died 1373) was born. In 1779, American Revolutionary War: The Great Siege of Gibraltar begins. In 1821, Battle of Carabobo: Decisive battle in the war of independence of Venezuela from Spain. In 1913, Greece and Serbia annul their alliance with Bulgaria. In 1963, Preki, Serbian-American soccer player and coach was born. In 2004, Erika Andreeva, Russian tennis player was born. In 2011, Tomislav Ivić, Croatian football coach and manager (born 1933) passed away. In 2014, Ramón José Velásquez, Venezuelan journalist, lawyer, and politician, President of Venezuela (born 1916) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.