Historical Events
- "Liar" closes at Broadhurst Theater NYC after 12 performances
US Enters Korean War
North Korean troops reach Seoul, UN asks members to aid South Korea, Harry Truman orders US Air Force & Navy into Korean conflict
- PGA Championship Men's Golf, Scioto CC: American Chandler Harper wins his only major title; beats Harry Williams Jr., 4 & 3 in the final
- South Africa heeds United Nations call to assist Korea
- US sends 35 military advisers to South Vietnam
Famous Birthdays
- Ben Peterson, American freestyle wrestler (Olympic gold 90kg 1972), born in Barron County, Wisconsin
Famous Deaths
- Milada Horakova, Czech advocate/anti fascist, hanged
Died in 1950 1950 Highlights
About June 27, 1950
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 73 years, 9 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Cancer
