Today in News History

On June 24, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 637, The Battle of Moira is fought between the High King of Ireland and the Kings of Ulster and Dál Riata. It is claimed to be the largest battle in the history of Ireland. In 1497, John Cabot lands in North America at Newfoundland leading the first European exploration of the region since the Vikings. In 1717, The Premier Grand Lodge of England is founded in London, the first Masonic Grand Lodge in the world (now the United Grand Lodge of England). In 1875, Forrest Reid, Irish novelist, literary critic and translator (died 1947) was born. In 1943, Birgit Grodal, Danish economist and academic (died 2004) was born. In 1956, Owen Paterson, English politician, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland was born. In 1960, Elish Angiolini, Scottish lawyer, judge, and politician, Solicitor General for Scotland was born. In 1991, Aidan Sezer, Australian rugby league player was born. In 2007, Derek Dougan, Northern Irish footballer and manager (born 1938) passed away. In 2013, Mick Aston, English archaeologist and academic (born 1946) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.