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 1899, Juan Trippe, American businessman, founded Pan American World Airways (died 1981) was born. In 1927, Prime Minister of Japan Tanaka Giichi convenes an eleven-day conference to discuss Japan's strategy in China. The Tanaka Memorial, a forged plan for world domination, is later claimed to be a secret report leaked from this conference. In 1950, The United States decides to send troops to fight in the Korean War. In 1968, Kelly Ayotte, American lawyer and politician, New Hampshire Attorney General was born. In 1982, Space Shuttle Columbia launched from the Kennedy Space Center on the final research and development flight mission, STS-4. In 1999, Will Levis, American football player was born. In 2005, John T. Walton, American businessman, co-founded the Children's Scholarship Fund (born 1946) passed away. In 2018, Joe Jackson, American manager, father of Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson (born 1928) passed away. In 2024, U.S. president Joe Biden debates former U.S president Donald Trump. The debate leads to Biden's withdrawal from the election on July 21. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.