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 1340, Hundred Years' War: Battle of Sluys: The French fleet is almost completely destroyed by the English fleet commanded in person by King Edward III. In 1762, Battle of Wilhelmsthal: The British-Hanoverian army of Ferdinand of Brunswick defeats French forces in Westphalia. In 1779, American Revolutionary War: The Great Siege of Gibraltar begins. In 1913, Greece and Serbia annul their alliance with Bulgaria. In 1914, Jan Karski, Polish-American activist and academic (died 2000) was born. In 1940, World War II: Operation Collar, the first British Commando raid on occupied France, by No 11 Independent Company. In 1945, The first Victory Day Parade takes place on Red Square in Moscow, Soviet Union, symbolizing the victory of the Soviet Union over Nazi Germany. In 1948, Cold War: Start of the Berlin Blockade: The Soviet Union makes overland travel between West Germany and West Berlin impossible. In 2023, The Wagner Group led by Yevgeny Prigozhin launches an insurrection against the Russian government. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.