Today in News History

On June 27, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 969, George El Mozahem, Egyptian martyr (born 940) passed away. In 1579, Livonian campaign of Stephen Báthory begins. 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 1975, Terry Skiverton, English footballer and manager was born. In 1981, Dan-Air Flight 240, flying to East Midlands Airport, crashes in Nailstone, Leicestershire. All three crew members perish. 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 2000, The Human Genome Project announces the completion of a "rough draft" sequence. In 2003, Marc-Vivien Foé, Cameroon footballer (born 1975) passed away. In 2007, Joey Sadler, New Zealand rugby player (born 1914) 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.