Today in News History

On June 27, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1911, Marion M. Magruder, American Marine officer, commander of the VMF(N)-533 squadron (died 1997) was born. In 1915, John Alexander Moore, American zoologist and academic (died 2002) was born. In 1967, Sylvie Fréchette, Canadian swimmer and coach was born. In 1970, Régine Cavagnoud, French skier (died 2001) 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 1988, The Gare de Lyon rail accident in Paris, France, kills 56 people. In 1988, Villa Tunari massacre: Bolivian anti-narcotics police kill nine to 12 and injure over a hundred protesting coca-growing peasants. In 1990, Bobby Wagner, American football player was born. In 2000, Chris Olave, American football player was born. In 2015, Formosa Fun Coast fire: A dust fire occurs at a recreational water park in Taiwan, killing 15 people and injuring 497 others, 199 critically. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.