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100 Years Ago This Month: Historical events from June 2024

The month of June has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in June 1924.

• Austrian Chancellor Ignaz Seipel is shot by a disgruntled worker on June 1. Seipel survives after a bullet is extracted from his lung.

• The Chicago radio station WDAP is rechristened “WGN” on June 1 after it is purchased by the Chicago Tribune. The station’s…

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