Today in News History

On June 27, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1458, Alfonso V of Aragon (born 1396) passed away. In 1499, Amerigo Vespucci sights what is now Amapá State in Brazil. In 1864, American Civil War: Confederate forces defeat Union forces during the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain during the Atlanta Campaign. 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 1965, Óscar Vega, Spanish boxer was born. In 1966, Jeff Conine, American baseball player and sportscaster was born. In 1975, Bianca Del Rio, American drag queen and comedian was born. In 1980, Hugo Campagnaro, Argentinian footballer was born. In 1988, Villa Tunari massacre: Bolivian anti-narcotics police kill nine to 12 and injure over a hundred protesting coca-growing peasants. In 2007, The Brazilian Military Police invades the favelas of Complexo do Alemão in an episode which is remembered as the Complexo do Alemão massacre. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.