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 972, Battle of Cedynia, the first documented victory of Polish forces, takes place. In 1230, The Siege of Jaén begins, in the context of the Spanish Reconquista. 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 1943, Birgit Grodal, Danish economist and academic (died 2004) was born. In 1948, Cold War: Start of the Berlin Blockade: The Soviet Union makes overland travel between West Germany and West Berlin impossible. In 1965, Uwe Krupp, German ice hockey player and coach was born. In 1972, Denis Žvegelj, Slovenian rower was born. In 1974, Dan Byles, English sailor, rower, and politician was born. In 1980, Nina Dübbers, German tennis player was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.