Today in News History

On June 24, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1916, Saloua Raouda Choucair, Lebanese painter and sculptor (died 2017) was born. In 1917, Joan Clarke, English cryptanalyst and numismatist (died 1996) was born. In 1937, Anita Desai, Indian-American author and academic was born. In 1945, Betty Stöve, Dutch tennis player was born. In 1952, Dianna Melrose, English diplomat, British High Commissioner to Tanzania was born. In 1963, The United Kingdom grants Zanzibar internal self-government. 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 1978, Ariel Pink, American singer-songwriter was born. In 1985, Yukina Shirakawa, Japanese model was born. In 1986, Solange Knowles, American singer-songwriter and actress was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.