Today in News History

On June 27, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1869, Martin Andersen Nexø, Danish journalist and author (died 1954) was born. In 1936, Robert Maclennan, Baron Maclennan of Rogart, Scottish politician (died 2020) was born. In 1949, Fredric Brandt, American dermatologist and author (died 2015) was born. In 1952, Simon Mann, British military officer and mercenary (died 2025) was born. In 1957, Philippe Couillard, Canadian surgeon and politician, 31st Premier of Quebec was born. In 1957, Malcolm Lowry, English novelist and poet (born 1909) passed away. In 1978, Air Canada Flight 189, flying to Toronto, overruns the runway and crashes into the Etobicoke Creek ravine. Two of the 107 passengers on board perish. In 1981, Dan-Air Flight 240, flying to East Midlands Airport, crashes in Nailstone, Leicestershire. All three crew members perish. In 1991, Dustin Martin, Australian rules footballer was born. In 2012, The Waldo Canyon fire descends into the Mountain Shadows neighborhood in Colorado Springs burning 347 homes in a matter of hours and killing two people. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.