Today in News History

On June 24, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1535, Joanna of Austria, Princess of Portugal (died 1573) was born. In 1859, Battle of Solferino (Battle of the Three Sovereigns): Sardinia and France defeat Austria in Solferino, northern Italy. In 1894, Assassination of the French President, Sadi Carnot by Sante Caserio during the Ère des attentats (1892-1894). In 1914, Pearl Witherington, French secret agent (died 2008) was born. In 1917, Joan Clarke, English cryptanalyst and numismatist (died 1996) was born. In 1941, Julia Kristeva, Bulgarian-French psychoanalyst and author was born. In 1943, US military police attempt to arrest a black soldier in Bamber Bridge, England, sparking the Battle of Bamber Bridge mutiny that leaves one dead and seven wounded. In 1957, In Roth v. United States, the U.S. Supreme Court rules that obscenity is not protected by the First Amendment. 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 1976, Minor White, American photographer, critic, and academic (born 1908) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.