Today in News History

On June 24, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1374, A sudden outbreak of St. John's Dance causes people in the streets of Aachen, Germany, to experience hallucinations and begin to jump and twitch uncontrollably until they collapse from exhaustion. In 1797, Paweł Edmund Strzelecki, Polish geologist and explorer (died 1873) was born. In 1922, Jack Carter, American actor and comedian (died 2015) was born. In 1922, Richard Timberlake, American economist (died 2020) was born. In 1924, Yoshito Takamine, American politician (died 2015) was born. In 1940, Ian Ross, Australian newsreader (died 2014) was born. In 1943, US military police attempt to arrest a black soldier in Bamber Bridge, England, sparking the Battle of Bamber Bridge mutiny that leaves one dead and seven wounded. In 1944, Jeff Beck, English guitarist and songwriter (died 2023) was born. In 1961, Dennis Danell, American singer and guitarist (died 2000) 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. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.