Today in News History

On June 24, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. 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 1927, Fernand Dumont, Canadian sociologist, philosopher, and poet (died 1997) was born. In 1932, David McTaggart, Canadian-Italian environmentalist (died 2001) 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 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 1977, Jeff Farmer, Australian footballer was born. In 1987, Pierre Vaultier, French snowboarder was born. In 1994, A Boeing B-52 Stratofortress crashes at Fairchild Air Force Base near Spokane, Washington, killing four. In 2001, Konstantin Gerchik, the second head of the world's first cosmodrome — "Baikonur" (1958-1961). passed away. In 2015, Mario Biaggi, American police officer, politician and criminal (born 1917) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.