Today in News History

On June 24, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1779, American Revolutionary War: The Great Siege of Gibraltar begins. In 1894, Assassination of the French President, Sadi Carnot by Sante Caserio during the Ère des attentats (1892-1894). In 1917, David Easton, Canadian-American political scientist and academic (died 2014) was born. In 1922, Richard Timberlake, American economist (died 2020) was born. In 1941, Julia Kristeva, Bulgarian-French psychoanalyst and author 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 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 1978, Emppu Vuorinen, Finnish guitarist and songwriter was born. In 2021, The Champlain Towers South condominium in Surfside, Florida suffers a sudden partial collapse, killing 98 people inside. 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.