Today in News History

On June 27, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1812, Anna Cabot Lowell Quincy Waterston, American writer (died 1899) was born. In 1838, Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, Indian journalist, author, and poet (died 1894) was born. In 1880, Helen Keller, American author, academic, and activist (died 1968) was born. In 1914, Helena Benitez, Filipina academic and administrator (died 2016) was born. In 1919, Amala Shankar, Indian danseuse (died 2020) was born. In 1921, Muriel Pavlow, English actress (died 2019) was born. In 1932, Anna Moffo, American operatic soprano (died 2006) was born. In 1936, Lucille Clifton, American author and poet (died 2010) was born. In 1939, R. D. Burman, Indian singer-songwriter (died 1994) was born. In 1988, Stefani Bismpikou, Greek gymnast was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.