In History, Today on June 27

A Russian missile strike hit a shopping mall in the city of Kremenchuk, central Ukraine, killing at least 18 people. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated there were over 1,000 civilians inside at the time of the attack. The act was widely condemned internationally, including by the United Nations as a potential war crime.

Justice Anthony Kennedy announces his retirement from the United States Supreme Court, effective July 31, 2018.

The United States Supreme Court strikes down a Texas law imposing strict regulations on abortion clinics in Whole Woman's Health v. Hellerstedt.

The United States Supreme Court rules in Obergefell v. Hodges that same-sex marriage is a constitutional right.

The U.S. Senate passes a comprehensive immigration reform bill, which includes a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.

The International Criminal Court issues an arrest warrant for Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi for crimes against humanity.

Bill Gates steps down from his day-to-day role at Microsoft to focus on the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Tony Blair resigns as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom after serving for a decade, and Gordon Brown succeeds him.

The United States National Do Not Call Registry, intended to give U.S. consumers an opportunity to limit the telemarketing calls they receive, officially opened for registration.

Tiankeng or 'Heavenly Pit' was discovered in the Fengjie County, Chongqing, China. The Xiaozhai Tiankeng is one of the world's largest sinkholes.

A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck near the Bolivian town of Beni, causing destruction and raising awareness about seismic risks in the region.

Slovenia and Croatia declared their independence from Yugoslavia, marking the beginning of the Yugoslav Wars.

Mike Tyson knocked out Michael Spinks in 91 seconds in a heavyweight boxing championship match.

Route 66, the iconic American highway, was officially removed from the United States Highway System after it was replaced by the Interstate Highway System.

Space Shuttle Columbia launched on the final test flight mission, STS-4.

The Italian Aerolinee Itavia Flight 870 crashed into the Tyrrhenian Sea, leading to a major aviation disaster investigation.

Djibouti gained independence from France, becoming a sovereign nation.

Air France Flight 139 was hijacked by two members of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine - External Operations and two members of the German Revolutionary Cells, leading to the Entebbe hostage crisis.

The world's first ATM was installed in Enfield, London, by Barclays Bank, revolutionizing banking by allowing customers to withdraw cash without the need for a teller.

The world's first nuclear power station, Obninsk Nuclear Power Plant, was connected to the power grid in Obninsk, Soviet Union.

President Harry S. Truman ordered the United States Air Force and Navy to participate in the Korean War following the North Korean invasion of South Korea.

The Battle of Osuchy took place, one of the largest battles between Polish resistance and Nazi Germany during World War II.

Romanian and German forces launched Operation München against the Soviet Union, marking Romania's entry into World War II.

The Treaty of Lausanne was signed, officially making Lausanne the seat of the League of Nations' Permanent Court of International Justice, following the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire.

Joshua Slocum completed the first solo circumnavigation of the globe, arriving in Newport, Rhode Island.

The first U.S. patent for a gasoline-driven automobile is granted to Charles Duryea.

The New York Stock Exchange crashed, leading to the Panic of 1893, a serious economic depression in the United States.

The British science fiction writer, Arthur Conan Doyle, publishes his second Sherlock Holmes novel, 'The Sign of Four', adding more depth to the detective genre.

Joseph Smith, founder of the Latter Day Saint movement, and his brother Hyrum were killed by a mob in Carthage Jail, Hancock County.

British forces captured Fort Niagara from the French during the French and Indian War, marking a significant British victory that helped establish control over the region.

The Battle of Dettingen took place during the War of the Austrian Succession, where British forces, led by King George II, defeated the French.

Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo set sail from the port of Navidad, Acapulco, on an expedition under the sponsorship of the Viceroy of New Spain, Antonio de Mendoza, to explore the Pacific coast of North America. This voyage would eventually lead to Cabrillo becoming the first European to navigate the coast of present-day California.

The Treaty of Zadar was signed, ending the conflict between the Republic of Venice and the Kingdom of Hungary over Dalmatia.

Alfonso VII of León and Castile captures the city of Almería from the Almoravids.

The Battle of Conquereuil takes place, where the forces of the Count of Anjou defeat the Bretons.

Saint Agatho becomes Pope, succeeding Pope Donus.