Historical Events
- "Liar" closes at Broadhurst Theater NYC after 12 performances
US Enters Korean War
North Korean troops reach Seoul, causing the UN to ask member states to aid South Korea. Harry Truman orders the US Air Force and Navy into the 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? 74 years and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Cancer
