Today in News History

On June 24, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 972, Battle of Cedynia, the first documented victory of Polish forces, takes place. In 1230, The Siege of Jaén begins, in the context of the Spanish Reconquista. In 1694, Jean-Jacques Burlamaqui, Swiss author and theorist (died 1748) was born. In 1908, Grover Cleveland, American lawyer and politician, 22nd and 24th President of the United States (born 1837) passed away. In 1929, Carolyn S. Shoemaker, American astronomer (died 2021) 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 1950, Jan Kulczyk, Polish businessman (died 2015) was born. In 1962, Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexican politician was born. In 2015, Marva Collins, American author and educator (born 1936) passed away. In 2021, The Champlain Towers South condominium in Surfside, Florida suffers a sudden partial collapse, killing 98 people inside. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.