Today in News History

On June 27, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1941, Romanian authorities launch one of the most violent pogroms in Jewish history in the city of Iași, resulting in the murder of at least 13,266 Jews. In 1942, Danny Schechter, American director, producer, and screenwriter (died 2015) was born. In 1964, Stephan Brenninkmeijer, Dutch director, producer, and screenwriter was born. In 1979, Martin Bourboulon, French film director and screenwriter 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 1991, Milton Subotsky, American-English screenwriter and producer (born 1921) passed away. In 2003, David Newman, American director, producer, and screenwriter (born 1937) passed away. In 2010, Corey Allen, American film and television actor, writer, director, and producer (born 1934) passed away. In 2014, At least fourteen people are killed when a Gas Authority of India Limited pipeline explodes in the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, India. 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.