TODAY IN HISTORY

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHT

April 27, 1967

Canada’s Universal and International Exhibition, also known as “Expo 67,” began a six-month run as it was officially opened in Montreal by Canadian Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson. ALSO ON THIS DATE

1521

Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan was killed by natives in the Philippines.

1865

The steamer Sultana, carrying freed Union prisoners of war, exploded on the Mississippi River near Memphis, Tennessee; death toll estimates vary from 1,500to 2,000.

1950

Britain formally recognized the state of Israel.

1982

The trial of John W. Hinckley Jr., who had shot four people, including President Ronald Reagan, began in Washington. (The trial ended with Hinckley’s acquittal by reason of insanity.)