Today in News History

On June 27, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1924, The Johor-Singapore Causeway opens after five years of construction, providing a land connection for road and rail vehicles travelling between Johor and Singapore. In 1937, Kirkpatrick Sale, American author and scholar was born. In 1942, Danny Schechter, American director, producer, and screenwriter (died 2015) was born. In 1949, Vera Wang, American fashion designer was born. In 1950, The United States decides to send troops to fight in the Korean War. In 1966, J. J. Abrams, American director, producer, and screenwriter was born. In 1984, Khloé Kardashian, American model, businesswoman, and radio host was born. In 1992, Ahn So-hee, South Korean singer and actress was born. In 2005, John T. Walton, American businessman, co-founded the Children's Scholarship Fund (born 1946) passed away. In 2010, Corey Allen, American film and television actor, writer, director, and producer (born 1934) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.