Today in News History

On June 27, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1828, Bryan O'Loghlen, Irish-Australian politician, 13th Premier of Victoria (died 1905) was born. In 1844, Joseph Smith, founder of the Latter Day Saint movement, and his brother Hyrum Smith, are killed by a mob at the Carthage, Illinois jail. In 1865, John Monash, Australian engineer and general (died 1931) was born. In 1939, Neil Hawke, Australian cricketer and footballer (died 2000) was born. In 1965, S. Manikavasagam, Malaysian politician and social activist was born. In 1987, Billy Snedden, Australian lawyer and politician, 17th Attorney-General for Australia (born 1926) 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 1994, Members of the Aum Shinrikyo cult release sarin gas in Matsumoto, Japan. Seven people are killed, 660 injured. 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.

Thousands of Queensland homes left without power after botched copper theft attempt

Brisbane Times

June 27, 2026

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Thousands of Queensland homes left without power after botched copper theft attempt

More than 13,000 homes were left without power in Queensland after a botched copper theft attempt sparked a fire in a power substation south of Brisbane.

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