Today in News History

On June 24, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1230, The Siege of Jaén begins, in the context of the Spanish Reconquista. In 1894, Assassination of the French President, Sadi Carnot by Sante Caserio during the Ère des attentats (1892-1894). In 1924, Yoshito Takamine, American politician (died 2015) was born. In 1942, Colin Groves, Australian academician and educator (died 2017) was born. In 1960, Venezuelan President Rómulo Betancourt is injured in an assassination attempt. In 1973, The UpStairs Lounge arson attack takes place at a gay bar located on the second floor of the three-story building at 141 Chartres Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana, US. Thirty-two people die as a result of fire or smoke inhalation. In 2004, In New York, capital punishment is declared unconstitutional. In 2012, Ann C. Scales, American lawyer, educator, and activist (born 1952) passed away. In 2015, Mario Biaggi, American police officer, politician and criminal (born 1917) passed away. In 2021, The Champlain Towers South condominium in Surfside, Florida suffers a sudden partial collapse, killing 98 people inside. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.