Today in News History

On June 27, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1913, Willie Mosconi, American pool player (died 1993) was born. In 1929, Peter Maas, American journalist and author (died 2001) was born. In 1960, Harry Pollitt, British politician and Secretary General of the Communist Party of Great Britain (born 1890) passed away. In 1967, Sylvie Fréchette, Canadian swimmer and coach was born. In 1975, Sarah Evanetz, Canadian swimmer was born. In 1981, The Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party issues its "Resolution on Certain Questions in the History of Our Party Since the Founding of the People's Republic of China", laying the blame for the Cultural Revolution on Mao Zedong. In 1988, Villa Tunari massacre: Bolivian anti-narcotics police kill nine to 12 and injure over a hundred protesting coca-growing peasants. In 1998, Gilles Rocheleau, Canadian businessman and politician (born 1935) passed away. In 2015, Formosa Fun Coast fire: A dust fire occurs at a recreational water park in Taiwan, killing 15 people and injuring 497 others, 199 critically. In 2016, Bud Spencer, Italian swimmer, actor, and screenwriter (born 1929) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.