Today in News History

On June 24, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1046, Jeongjong II, Korean ruler (born 1018) passed away. In 1230, The Siege of Jaén begins, in the context of the Spanish Reconquista. In 1918, Yong Nyuk Lin, Singaporean businessman and politician, Singaporean Minister for Education (died 2012) was born. In 1939, Siam is renamed Thailand by Plaek Phibunsongkhram, the country's third prime minister. In 1948, Cold War: Start of the Berlin Blockade: The Soviet Union makes overland travel between West Germany and West Berlin impossible. In 1950, Apartheid: In South Africa, the Group Areas Act is passed, formally segregating races. In 1954, First Indochina War: Battle of Mang Yang Pass: Viet Minh troops belonging to the 803rd Regiment ambush G.M. 100 of France in An Khê. In 1963, Preki, Serbian-American soccer player and coach was born. In 1988, Nichkhun, Thai-American singer and actor was born. In 2021, Trần Thiện Khiêm, 7th Prime Minister of South Vietnam and army officer (born 1925) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.