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 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 1970, John Eales, Australian rugby player and businessman was born. In 1971, Serginho, Brazilian footballer was born. In 1980, The 'Ustica massacre': Itavia Flight 870 crashes in the sea while en route from Bologna to Palermo, Italy, killing all 81 on board. In 1980, Alexander Peya, Austrian tennis player was born. In 1986, George Nēpia, New Zealand rugby player and referee (born 1905) 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. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.