Today in News History

On June 27, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1556, The thirteen Stratford Martyrs are burned at the stake near London for their Protestant beliefs. In 1864, American Civil War: Confederate forces defeat Union forces during the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain during the Atlanta Campaign. In 1895, The inaugural run of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad's Royal Blue from Washington, D.C., to New York City, the first U.S. passenger train to use electric locomotives. In 1957, Hurricane Audrey makes landfall near the Texas-Louisiana border, killing over 400 people, mainly in and around Cameron, Louisiana. In 1984, Aiden Blizzard, Australian cricketer was born. In 1986, LaShawn Merritt, American sprinter 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. In 2009, Gale Storm, American actress (born 1922) passed away. 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.