Today in News History

On June 27, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1913, Elton Britt, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 1972) was born. In 1916, Robert Normann, Norwegian guitarist (died 1998) was born. In 1924, Bob Appleyard, English cricketer and businessman (died 2015) was born. In 1927, Prime Minister of Japan Tanaka Giichi convenes an eleven-day conference to discuss Japan's strategy in China. The Tanaka Memorial, a forged plan for world domination, is later claimed to be a secret report leaked from this conference. In 1942, Danny Schechter, American director, producer, and screenwriter (died 2015) was born. In 1982, Space Shuttle Columbia launched from the Kennedy Space Center on the final research and development flight mission, STS-4. 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. In 2018, Joe Jackson, American manager, father of Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson (born 1928) passed away. In 2018, Liz Jackson, Australian journalist and former barrister (born 1951) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.