Today in News History
On June 27, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1938, David Hope, Baron Hope of Craighead, Scottish lieutenant and judge was born. In 1941, Romanian authorities launch one of the most violent pogroms in Jewish history in the city of Iași, resulting in the murder of at least 13,266 Jews. In 1944, Patrick Sercu, Belgian cyclist (died 2019) was born. In 1963, Johnny Benson Jr., American race car driver was born. In 1967, George Hamilton, Northern Irish police officer was born. In 1987, Ed Westwick, English actor was born. In 1988, Villa Tunari massacre: Bolivian anti-narcotics police kill nine to 12 and injure over a hundred protesting coca-growing peasants. In 1988, The Gare de Lyon rail accident in Paris, France, kills 56 people. In 2005, Ray Holmes, English lieutenant and pilot (born 1914) passed away. 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.
Watch: UK Van Driver Gives Armed Cops Impromptu Lift To Catch Suspect

The quick intervention helped officers catch and arrest the suspect. Police have recommended him for a commendation, calling his actions selfless and crucial to the arrest.
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