Today in News History

On June 27, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 850, Ibrahim II of Ifriqiya, Aghlabid emir (died 902) was born. In 1350, Manuel II Palaiologos, Byzantine emperor (died 1425) was born. In 1464, Ernst II of Saxony, Archbishop of Magdeburg (1476-1513) (died 1513) was born. In 1497, Thomas Flamank, rebel leader passed away. In 1497, Michael An Gof, rebel leader passed away. In 1550, Charles IX, king of France (died 1574) was born. In 1556, The thirteen Stratford Martyrs are burned at the stake near London for their Protestant beliefs. In 1806, Augustus De Morgan, English mathematician and logician (died 1871) was born. In 1952, Max Dehn, German-American mathematician and academic (born 1878) passed away. In 1957, Gabriella Dorio, Italian runner was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.