Today in News History

On June 24, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1804, Willard Richards, American religious leader (died 1854) was born. In 1856, Henry Chapman Mercer, American archaeologist and author (died 1930) was born. In 1930, Donald Gordon, South African businessman and philanthropist (died 2019) was born. In 1945, The first Victory Day Parade takes place on Red Square in Moscow, Soviet Union, symbolizing the victory of the Soviet Union over Nazi Germany. In 1947, Kenneth Arnold makes the first widely reported UFO sighting near Mount Rainier, Washington. In 1963, Yuri Kasparyan, Russian guitarist was born. In 2001, Konstantin Gerchik, the second head of the world's first cosmodrome — "Baikonur" (1958-1961). passed away. In 2013, Mick Aston, English archaeologist and academic (born 1946) passed away. In 2015, Mario Biaggi, American police officer, politician and criminal (born 1917) passed away. 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.