Today in News History

On June 27, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1497, Cornish rebels Michael An Gof and Thomas Flamank are executed at Tyburn, London, England. In 1743, In the Battle of Dettingen, George II becomes the last reigning British monarch to participate in a battle. In 1831, Sophie Germain, French mathematician and physicist (born 1776) passed away. In 1924, The Johor-Singapore Causeway opens after five years of construction, providing a land connection for road and rail vehicles travelling between Johor and Singapore. In 1938, David Hope, Baron Hope of Craighead, Scottish lieutenant and judge was born. In 1960, Harry Pollitt, British politician and Secretary General of the Communist Party of Great Britain (born 1890) passed away. In 1977, France grants independence to Djibouti. In 1984, Khloé Kardashian, American model, businesswoman, and radio host was born. In 2007, Tony Blair resigns as British Prime Minister, a position he had held since 1997. His Chancellor, Gordon Brown succeeds him. In 2018, Liz Jackson, Australian journalist and former barrister (born 1951) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.