Today in News History

On June 27, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1672, Roger Twysden, English historian and politician (born 1597) passed away. In 1806, British forces take Buenos Aires during the first of the British invasions of the River Plate. In 1920, Fernando Riera, Chilean football player and manager (died 2010) was born. In 1940, Ian Lang, Baron Lang of Monkton, Scottish politician, Secretary of State for Scotland 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 1966, Jeff Conine, American baseball player and sportscaster 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 1986, George Nēpia, New Zealand rugby player and referee (born 1905) passed away. In 2024, U.S. president Joe Biden debates former U.S president Donald Trump. The debate leads to Biden's withdrawal from the election on July 21. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.