Today in News History

On June 27, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1828, Bryan O'Loghlen, Irish-Australian politician, 13th Premier of Victoria (died 1905) was born. In 1939, Neil Hawke, Australian cricketer and footballer (died 2000) was born. In 1967, Phil Kearns, Australian rugby player and sportscaster was born. In 1980, The 'Ustica massacre': Itavia Flight 870 crashes in the sea while en route from Bologna to Palermo, Italy, killing all 81 on board. In 1984, Aiden Blizzard, Australian cricketer was born. In 1986, George Nēpia, New Zealand rugby player and referee (born 1905) passed away. In 1991, Two days after it had declared independence, Slovenia is invaded by Yugoslav troops, tanks, and aircraft, starting the Ten-Day War. In 2008, Sam Manekshaw, Indian field marshal (born 1914) passed away. In 2014, At least fourteen people are killed when a Gas Authority of India Limited pipeline explodes in the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, India. In 2018, Liz Jackson, Australian journalist and former barrister (born 1951) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.