Today in News History

On June 27, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1919, Amala Shankar, Indian danseuse (died 2020) was born. In 1927, Bob Keeshan, American actor and producer (died 2004) was born. In 1930, Tommy Kono, Japanese American weightlifter (died 2016) was born. In 1941, Romanian authorities launch one of the most violent pogroms in Jewish history in the city of Iași, resulting in the murder of at least 13,266 Jews. In 1965, S. Manikavasagam, Malaysian politician and social activist was born. In 1992, Ahn So-hee, South Korean singer and actress was born. In 1993, Johanna Talihärm, Estonian biathlete was born. In 1994, Members of the Aum Shinrikyo cult release sarin gas in Matsumoto, Japan. Seven people are killed, 660 injured. In 2014, At least fourteen people are killed when a Gas Authority of India Limited pipeline explodes in the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, India. 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.