Today in News History

On June 27, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1350, Manuel II Palaiologos, Byzantine emperor (died 1425) was born. In 1908, João Guimarães Rosa, Brazilian physician and author (died 1967) was born. In 1920, Fernando Riera, Chilean football player and manager (died 2010) 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 1973, The President of Uruguay Juan María Bordaberry dissolves Parliament and establishes a dictatorship. In 1980, Hugo Campagnaro, Argentinian 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 1986, George Nēpia, New Zealand rugby player and referee (born 1905) passed away. In 1988, Villa Tunari massacre: Bolivian anti-narcotics police kill nine to 12 and injure over a hundred protesting coca-growing peasants. In 1993, Alberto Campbell-Staines, Australian athlete was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.