Today in News History

On June 24, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1766, Adrien Maurice de Noailles, French soldier and politician, French Minister of Foreign Affairs (born 1678) passed away. In 1894, Assassination of the French President, Sadi Carnot by Sante Caserio during the Ère des attentats (1892-1894). In 1908, Alfons Rebane, Estonian colonel (died 1976) was born. In 1913, Greece and Serbia annul their alliance with Bulgaria. In 1914, Jan Karski, Polish-American activist and academic (died 2000) was born. In 1941, Julia Kristeva, Bulgarian-French psychoanalyst and author was born. 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 2002, Pierre Werner, Luxembourgish banker and politician, 21st Prime Minister of Luxembourg (born 1913) passed away. In 2021, Benigno Aquino III, 15th President of the Philippines (born 1960) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.