Today in News History

On June 24, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1774, Antonio González de Balcarce, Argentinian commander and politician, 5th Supreme Director of the United Provinces of the Río de la Plata (died 1819) was born. In 1916, Mary Pickford becomes the first female film star to sign a million-dollar contract. In 1916, Saloua Raouda Choucair, Lebanese painter and sculptor (died 2017) was born. In 1924, Archie Roy, Scottish astronomer and academic (died 2012) was born. In 1942, Michele Lee, American actress and singer was born. In 1943, Camille Roy, Canadian priest and critic (born 1870) passed away. In 1964, Gary Suter, American ice hockey player and scout was born. In 2005, Paul Winchell, American actor, voice artist, and ventriloquist (born 1922) passed away. In 2009, Roméo LeBlanc, Canadian journalist and politician, 25th Governor General of Canada (born 1927) passed away. In 2010, Julia Gillard assumes office as the first female Prime Minister of Australia. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.