Today in News History

On June 27, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1499, Amerigo Vespucci sights what is now Amapá State in Brazil. 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 1957, Gabriella Dorio, Italian runner was born. In 1965, Óscar Vega, Spanish boxer was born. In 1973, The President of Uruguay Juan María Bordaberry dissolves Parliament and establishes a dictatorship. In 1976, Johnny Estrada, American baseball player was born. In 1980, Hugo Campagnaro, Argentinian footballer was born. In 1993, Alberto Campbell-Staines, Australian athlete was born. In 2007, The Brazilian Military Police invades the favelas of Complexo do Alemão in an episode which is remembered as the Complexo do Alemão massacre. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.