Today in News History

On June 27, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1864, American Civil War: Confederate forces defeat Union forces during the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain during the Atlanta Campaign. In 1911, Victor Surridge, English motorcycle racer (born 1882) passed away. In 1914, Helena Benitez, Filipina academic and administrator (died 2016) was born. In 1929, Dick the Bruiser, American football player and wrestler (died 1991) was born. In 1941, World War II: German troops capture the city of Białystok during Operation Barbarossa. In 1957, Hurricane Audrey makes landfall near the Texas-Louisiana border, killing over 400 people, mainly in and around Cameron, Louisiana. In 1982, Space Shuttle Columbia launched from the Kennedy Space Center on the final research and development flight mission, STS-4. In 1988, The Gare de Lyon rail accident in Paris, France, kills 56 people. In 1993, Alberto Campbell-Staines, Australian athlete was born. 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. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.