Today in News History

On June 24, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1884, Cyclone Taylor, Canadian ice hockey player and politician (died 1979) was born. In 1923, Peter Corr, Irish-English footballer and manager (died 2001) was born. In 1971, Félix Potvin, Canadian ice hockey player and coach was born. In 1972, Title IX of the United States Civil Rights Act of 1964 is amended to prohibit sexual discrimination to any educational program receiving federal funds. In 1976, Brandon Stokley, American football player was born. In 1978, Matt Light, American football player and sportscaster was born. In 1979, LaDainian Tomlinson, American football player was born. In 1982, Derek Boogaard, Canadian-American ice hockey player (died 2011) was born. In 1992, Eric Andolsek, American football player (born 1966) passed away. In 2012, Alan McDonald, Northern Ireland footballer and manager (born 1963) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.