May 24

Events - Economy & Industry

1958day.year

United Press International is formed through a merger of the United Press and the International News Service.

United Press International is created through the merger of United Press and the International News Service, forming a major global news agency.
In May 1958, United Press International (UPI) was founded by merging United Press and the International News Service. The consolidation aimed to enhance competition with the Associated Press and expand global news coverage. UPI quickly established bureaus around the world, delivering timely reports to newspapers and broadcasters. The new agency played a pivotal role in shaping modern journalism through headline reporting and photojournalism. UPI's innovations in news dissemination influenced the development of international media networks in the second half of the 20th century.
1958 United Press International United Press International News Service
1976day.year

The Judgment of Paris takes place in France, launching California as a worldwide force in the production of quality wine.

The Judgment of Paris wine tasting sees Californian wines triumph over French rivals in a blind tasting, revolutionizing the global wine industry.
On May 24, 1976, wine critic Steven Spurrier organized a blind tasting at his Paris wine shop. In a stunning upset, California wines from Chateau Montelena and Stag's Leap Wine Cellars scored above renowned French Bordeaux and Burgundies. The event, later dubbed the Judgment of Paris, challenged assumptions about Old World wine superiority. Media coverage propelled Napa Valley and other American regions onto the global stage for quality wine production. The tasting's legacy endures in its lasting impact on winemaking and international wine markets.
1976 Judgment of Paris California wine