Today in News History

On June 24, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1374, A sudden outbreak of St. John's Dance causes people in the streets of Aachen, Germany, to experience hallucinations and begin to jump and twitch uncontrollably until they collapse from exhaustion. In 1804, Willard Richards, American religious leader (died 1854) was born. In 1821, Battle of Carabobo: Decisive battle in the war of independence of Venezuela from Spain. In 1930, Donald Gordon, South African businessman and philanthropist (died 2019) 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 1960, Venezuelan President Rómulo Betancourt is injured in an assassination attempt. 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 1982, "The Jakarta Incident": British Airways Flight 009 flies into a cloud of volcanic ash thrown up by the eruption of Mount Galunggung, resulting in the failure of all four engines. In 2021, The Champlain Towers South condominium in Surfside, Florida suffers a sudden partial collapse, killing 98 people inside. In 2023, The Wagner Group led by Yevgeny Prigozhin launches an insurrection against the Russian government. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.