Today in News History

On June 24, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1909, Betty Cavanna, American author (died 2001) was born. In 1918, First airmail service in Canada from Montreal to Toronto. In 1927, Fernand Dumont, Canadian sociologist, philosopher, and poet (died 1997) was born. In 1929, Carolyn S. Shoemaker, American astronomer (died 2021) was born. In 1947, Kenneth Arnold makes the first widely reported UFO sighting near Mount Rainier, Washington. 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 1962, Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexican politician was born. 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 2012, Ann C. Scales, American lawyer, educator, and activist (born 1952) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.