Today in News History

On June 24, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In -1312 BC, Mursili II launches a campaign against the Kingdom of Azzi-Hayasa. In 1520, Hosokawa Sumimoto, Japanese commander (born 1489) passed away. In 1661, Hachisuka Tsunanori, Japanese daimyō (died 1730) was born. In 1924, Yoshito Takamine, American politician (died 2015) was born. In 1940, World War II: Operation Collar, the first British Commando raid on occupied France, by No 11 Independent Company. 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 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 1978, Shunsuke Nakamura, Japanese footballer was born. In 1985, Yukina Shirakawa, Japanese model 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.

Takaichi heckled at WWII memorial in Okinawa

The Japan Times

June 24, 2026

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Takaichi heckled at WWII memorial in Okinawa

A small but vocal number of demonstrators shouted slogans throughout Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's speech at an event commemorating the 81st anniversary of the Battle of Okinawa.

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