Today in News History

On June 27, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1350, Manuel II Palaiologos, Byzantine emperor (died 1425) was born. In 1497, Michael An Gof, rebel leader passed away. In 1499, Amerigo Vespucci sights what is now Amapá State in Brazil. In 1901, Merle Tuve, American geophysicist and academic (died 1982) was born. In 1920, Fernando Riera, Chilean football player and manager (died 2010) was born. In 1966, Jeff Conine, American baseball player and sportscaster was born. In 1973, The President of Uruguay Juan María Bordaberry dissolves Parliament and establishes a dictatorship. In 1980, Hugo Campagnaro, Argentinian footballer was born. In 1988, Villa Tunari massacre: Bolivian anti-narcotics police kill nine to 12 and injure over a hundred protesting coca-growing peasants. In 2007, The Brazilian Military Police invades the favelas of Complexo do Alemão in an episode which is remembered as the Complexo do Alemão massacre. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.