Today in News History

On June 27, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1636, Date Masamune, Japanese strongman (born 1567) passed away. In 1864, American Civil War: Confederate forces defeat Union forces during the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain during the Atlanta Campaign. In 1869, Kate Carew, American illustrator and journalist (died 1961) was born. In 1924, Bob Appleyard, English cricketer and businessman (died 2015) was born. In 1927, Prime Minister of Japan Tanaka Giichi convenes an eleven-day conference to discuss Japan's strategy in China. The Tanaka Memorial, a forged plan for world domination, is later claimed to be a secret report leaked from this conference. In 1960, Jeremy Swift, English actor was born. In 1975, Bianca Del Rio, American drag queen and comedian was born. In 1984, Khloé Kardashian, American model, businesswoman, and radio host was born. In 1999, Will Levis, American football player was born. In 2024, U.S. president Joe Biden debates former U.S president Donald Trump. The debate leads to Biden's withdrawal from the election on July 21. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.