Today in News History

On June 27, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1458, Alfonso V of Aragon (born 1396) passed away. In 1499, Amerigo Vespucci sights what is now Amapá State in Brazil. In 1937, Otto Herrigel, Namibian lawyer and politician (died 2013) was born. In 1941, World War II: German troops capture the city of Białystok during Operation Barbarossa. In 1951, Ulf Andersson, Swedish chess player was born. 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 1977, Arkadiusz Radomski, Polish footballer 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 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.