Today in News History

On June 27, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1864, American Civil War: Confederate forces defeat Union forces during the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain during the Atlanta Campaign. 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 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 1967, Phil Kearns, Australian rugby player and sportscaster was born. In 1984, Aiden Blizzard, Australian cricketer was born. In 1986, George Nēpia, New Zealand rugby player and referee (born 1905) passed away. In 1987, Billy Snedden, Australian lawyer and politician, 17th Attorney-General for Australia (born 1926) passed away. In 1993, Alberto Campbell-Staines, Australian athlete was born. 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. 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. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.