Today in News History

On June 27, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1920, Fernando Riera, Chilean football player and manager (died 2010) was born. In 1941, World War II: German troops capture the city of Białystok during Operation Barbarossa. In 1954, The FIFA World Cup quarterfinal match between Hungary and Brazil, highly anticipated to be exciting, instead turns violent, with three players ejected and further fighting continuing after the game. In 1957, Gabriella Dorio, Italian runner was born. In 1970, Régine Cavagnoud, French skier (died 2001) 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 1993, Alberto Campbell-Staines, Australian athlete was born. In 2000, Chris Olave, American football player was born. 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.