On This Day: April 27

10 years of headlines that grabbed us.
April 27, 2023
TV Legend Jerry Springer Is Dead at 79
Jerry Springer, considered both a legend and villain of daytime TV, has died at age 79, reports TMZ.  Keep reading >>
 
April 27, 2022
Deutsche Bank Predicts 'Major Recession'
In a report issued to clients Tuesday, analysts with Deutsche Bank predicted a "major recession" next year, reports CNN.  Keep reading >>
 
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April 27, 2021
Heartbreaking Video Shows Crew of Doomed Sub Singing
A heartbreaking video released by the Indonesian military shows the crew of the doomed Indonesian Navy submarine singing a farewell song.  Keep reading >>
 
April 27, 2020
Las Vegas Is Reeling
New York City may be the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak in terms of illnesses, but when it comes to job losses, the New York Times declares Las Vegas to be "ground zero."  Keep reading >>
 
April 27, 2019
American Tourist Killed Hotel Worker: Police
An American banker visiting the Caribbean is accused of killing an employee at a five-star hotel—but insists it was done in self-defense, CNN reports.  Keep reading >>
 
 
April 27, 2018
House Chaplain Is 'First to Be Fired in the History of the US'
Did Paul Ryan think the House chaplain was a meddlesome priest?  Keep reading >>
 
April 27, 2017
Delta Boots Passenger for Using Bathroom
Passengers aboard the Delta Air Lines flight from Atlanta to Milwaukee were told they were third in line for takeoff.  Keep reading >>
 
April 27, 2016
Ted Cruz Names Fiorina as VP Pick
Ted Cruz's big 4pm announcement?  Keep reading >>
 
April 27, 2015
Md. Governor Declares State of Emergency in Baltimore
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency and activating the National Guard to mitigate ongoing violence in Baltimore, per a statement on the governor's website; a press conference will be held at 8:30pm EDT.  Keep reading >>
 
April 27, 2014
Obama: Sterling Tape 'Incredibly Offensive'
The racist and alleged comments of LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling have attracted the wrath of some really big names, including the leader of the free world.  Keep reading >>