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 1858, Hastings Rashdall, English historian, philosopher, and theologian (died 1924) was born. In 1943, Birgit Grodal, Danish economist and academic (died 2004) 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 1947, Emil Seidel, American politician, Mayor of Milwaukee (born 1864) passed away. In 1949, Betty Jackson, English fashion designer was born. In 1953, William E. Moerner, American chemist and physicist, Nobel Prize laureate was born. In 1961, Ralph E. Reed, Jr., American journalist and activist was born. In 1981, The Humber Bridge opens to traffic, connecting Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. It remained the world's longest bridge span for 17 years. In 2021, Benigno Aquino III, 15th President of the Philippines (born 1960) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.