Today in News History

On June 24, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 843, The Vikings sack the French city of Nantes. In 1210, Count Floris IV of Holland (died 1234) was born. In 1254, Floris V, Count of Holland (died 1296) was born. In 1485, Elizabeth of Denmark, Electress of Brandenburg (died 1555) was born. In 1604, Samuel de Champlain encounters the mouth of the Saint John River, site of Reversing Falls and the present-day city of Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. In 1797, Paweł Edmund Strzelecki, Polish geologist and explorer (died 1873) was born. In 1835, Johannes Wislicenus, German chemist and academic (died 1902) was born. In 1885, Olaf Holtedahl, Norwegian geologist (died 1975) was born. In 1914, Pearl Witherington, French secret agent (died 2008) was born. In 1969, Willy Ley, German-American historian and author (born 1906) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Midsummer bonfire lights up Copenhagen canal

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June 24, 2026

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Danes on June 23 celebrated Saint John’s Eve — marking the height of summer — with a bonfire along a canal in Copenhagen. #midsummer #midsommar #copenhagen #denmark #saintjohnseve

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