Today in News History

On June 24, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1942, Colin Groves, Australian academician and educator (died 2017) was born. In 1963, Yuri Kasparyan, Russian guitarist 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 1978, Pantelis Kafes, Greek footballer was born. In 1979, Mindy Kaling, American actress and producer was born. In 1982, "The Jakarta Incident": British Airways Flight 009 flies into a cloud of volcanic ash thrown up by the eruption of Mount Galunggung, resulting in the failure of all four engines. In 1983, Rebecca Cooke, English swimmer was born. In 1988, Nichkhun, Thai-American singer and actor was born. In 1988, Csaba Kesjár, Hungarian race car driver (born 1962) passed away. In 2024, Shifty Shellshock, American vocalist (born 1974) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.