Today in News History

On June 24, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1858, Hastings Rashdall, English historian, philosopher, and theologian (died 1924) was born. In 1908, Grover Cleveland, American lawyer and politician, 22nd and 24th President of the United States (born 1837) passed away. In 1922, Richard Timberlake, American economist (died 2020) was born. In 1924, Yoshito Takamine, American politician (died 2015) was born. In 1927, Fernand Dumont, Canadian sociologist, philosopher, and poet (died 1997) was born. In 1940, Ian Ross, Australian newsreader (died 2014) was born. In 1943, Birgit Grodal, Danish economist and academic (died 2004) was born. In 1948, Cold War: Start of the Berlin Blockade: The Soviet Union makes overland travel between West Germany and West Berlin impossible. In 2021, The Champlain Towers South condominium in Surfside, Florida suffers a sudden partial collapse, killing 98 people inside. In 2024, Shifty Shellshock, American vocalist (born 1974) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.