Today in News History

On June 27, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1914, Princess Sophie of Greece and Denmark, European royalty (died 2001) was born. In 1944, World War II: The Battle of Osuchy in Osuchy, Poland, one of the largest battles between Nazi Germany and Polish resistance forces, ends with the defeat of the latter. In 1960, Madagascar gains its independence from France. In 1960, The former British Protectorate of British Somaliland gains its independence as Somaliland. In 1980, Hamílton Hênio Ferreira Calheiros, Togolese footballer was born. In 1984, Priscah Jeptoo, Kenyan runner was born. In 1988, The first crash of an Airbus A320 occurs when Air France Flight 296Q crashes at Mulhouse-Habsheim Airfield in Habsheim, France, during an air show, killing three of the 136 people on board. In 2003, Marc-Vivien Foé, Cameroon footballer (born 1975) passed away. In 2011, Jan van Beveren, Dutch footballer and coach (born 1948) passed away. In 2015, Five different terrorist attacks in France, Tunisia, Somalia, Kuwait, and Syria occurred on what was dubbed Bloody Friday by international media. Upwards of 750 people were either killed or injured in these uncoordinated attacks. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.