Today in News History

On June 27, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1880, Helen Keller, American author, academic, and activist (died 1968) was born. In 1914, Robert Aickman, English author and activist, co-founded the Inland Waterways Association (died 1981) was born. In 1915, John Alexander Moore, American zoologist and academic (died 2002) was born. In 1948, Dorothea Bleek, South African anthropologist and philologist (born 1873) passed away. In 1949, Frank Smythe, English botanist and mountaineer (born 1900) passed away. In 1970, John Eales, Australian rugby player and businessman was born. In 1981, Andrew Embley, Australian footballer was born. In 1982, Space Shuttle Columbia launched from the Kennedy Space Center on the final research and development flight mission, STS-4. In 1991, Two days after it had declared independence, Slovenia is invaded by Yugoslav troops, tanks, and aircraft, starting the Ten-Day War. In 1993, Alberto Campbell-Staines, Australian athlete was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.