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On June 27, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1929, Peter Maas, American journalist and author (died 2001) was born. In 1930, Tommy Kono, Japanese American weightlifter (died 2016) was born. In 1937, Kirkpatrick Sale, American author and scholar was born. In 1938, Konrad Kujau, German illustrator (died 2000) was born. In 1944, World War II: Mogaung is the first place in Burma to be liberated from the Japanese by British Chindits, supported by the Chinese. In 1950, Milada Horáková, Czech politician, victim of judicial murder (born 1901) passed away. In 1962, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Hong Kong actor and singer was born. In 1965, S. Manikavasagam, Malaysian politician and social activist was born. In 2014, Edmond Blanchard, Canadian jurist and politician (born 1954) passed away. In 2024, Kinky Friedman, American country musician (born 1944) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Hong Kong’s Tiu Keng Leng residents win landmark case in 1996 – SCMP archive

South China Morning Post

June 27, 2026

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Hong Kong’s Tiu Keng Leng residents win landmark case in 1996 – SCMP archive

This article was first published on June 28, 1996. Rennie’s Mill residents win battle for damages by Cliff Buddle and Ng Kang-chung Rennie’s Mill residents won their marathon battle with the Government yesterday (June 27, 1996) when a judge ruled they had been treated unfairly and must be paid damages. Mr Justice Raymond Sears said the Government abused its powers by breaching a 35-year-old promise to allow the refugees to stay at the Tseung Kwan O site indefinitely. But the residents were told...

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