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June 25: Facts & Historical Events On This Day

Facts & Historic Events That Happened on June 25

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June 25th is officially Global Beatles Day as well as Catfish Day.

Welcome to day 177 of 366! There are 189 days remaining in 2024.

There were so many interesting events that happened today in history including in sports, space, construction, war and more.

Did you know that on this day in 1788, Virginia joined the United States of America? It was the 10th state to ratify the new constitution and join, with a vote of 89 for and 79 against.

Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about June 25th in history!

Events

What memorable events happened on June 25 in history? Keep reading to find out!

2021

Former police officer Derek Chauvin was sentenced to 22.5 years in prison for the murder of George Floyd.

OTD in 2021: Former police officer Derek Chauvin was sentenced to 22.5 years in prison for the murder of George Floyd.

The sentencing was one of the longest ever given out to a police officer for the unlawful use of deadly force. Chauvin was the first white police officer in Minnesota to do time for the murder of a Black man.

2017

The World Health Organization estimated that Yemen had over 200,000 cases of cholera.

2014

The Supreme Court of the United States decided on the rule that police cannot examine the contents of a cell phone without a search warrant.

1993

Canada swore in Kim Campbell as the nation’s first female Prime Minister.

1984

Prince released his sixth album “Purple Rain.”

OTD in 1984: Prince released his sixth album "Purple Rain."

By May 1996, the album was officially declared 13x platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.

1978

The rainbow flag was flown for the first time at the San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Parade.

Before the rainbow flag, gay pride was represented with a pink triangle. However, the triangle was used during the Holocaust to identify homosexuals and people wanted a more positive symbol.

1950

North Korea sent 75,000 soldiers to invade South Korea, which would start the Korean War.

1947

The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank was published.

OTD in 1947: The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank was published.

The diary has since been published in over 60 languages.

1941

Finland declared war on the Soviet Union after an air raid was launched on Finnish cities.

1868

Florida, one of the confederate states, was readmitted to the Union.

Over the next month, the confederate states of Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Louisiana were also readmitted.

1867

Barbed wire was patented by Lucien B Smith in Ohio, US.

OTD in 1867: Barbed wire was patented by Lucien B Smith in Ohio

1788

Virginia became the 10th state to join the United States of America.

1638

American colonies recorded their first astronomical event after observing a lunar eclipse.

1483

This day marked the end of Edward V of England’s reign.

Although Edward V reigned England from April 9, 1383, he was not crowned King. Edward V became King after his father died; however, the House of Lords and Commons opposed his reign due to his parents’ bigamous marriage.

Famous Births

Is today your birthday? If so, you share the same birthday with George Michael. Here are a few other famous people born on this day.

1963

George Michael

British

Singer

George Michael

Died On:

Dec 25, 2016 (Age 53)

Born In:

England, UK

1961

Ricky Gervais

English

Comedian

Ricky Gervais

Age:

63 years old

Born In:

England, UK

1956

Anthony Bourdain

American

Chef

Anthony Bourdain

Died On:

Jun 8, 2018 (Age 61)

Born In:

New York, USA

1963

Yann Martel

Canadian

Author

Yann Martel

Age:

61 years old

Born In:

Salamanca, Spain

1903

George Orwell

English

Novelist

George Orwell

Died On:

Jan 21, 1950 (Age 46)

Born In:

Motihari, India

Famous Deaths

Unfortunately, June 25th has also been a day where we’ve had to say some goodbyes over the years…

1958

2009

Michael Jackson

American

Singer

Michael Jackson

1958

2009

Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson was an American singer born on August 29, 1958. He died on this day in 2009, at age 50 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Died On:

Jun 25, 2009 (Age 50)

Died In:

California, USA

1958

2009

Billy Mays

American

Salesperson

Billy Mays

1958

2009

Billy Mays

Billy Mays was an American salesperson born on July 20, 1958. He died on this day in 2009, at age 50 in Tampa, Florida, USA.

Died On:

Jun 25, 2009 (Age 50)

Died In:

Florida, USA

Quotes

Who said what today throughout history? Here are the most famous things people have said on June 25th.

1907

Praise is well, compliment is well, but affection – that is the last and final and most precious reward that any man can win, whether by character or achievement.

Mark Twain

Mark Twain

American Writer

Special Holidays

If you’re looking for something to do today, maybe these special holidays might just help to cure your boredom!

June 25: National Catfish Day
United States

National Catfish Day

No, this isn’t a celebration of tricking people online into thinking you’re someone else. National Catfish Day is all about celebrating the fish itself, as it’s a delicious and easily farmed food source! Well, what are you waiting for – go eat some catfish!

June 25: Global Beatles Day
World

Global Beatles Day

Come together, right now, over Global Beatles Day! And before you think it, no – we’re obviously not talking about the insects, but the one and only legendary rock band The Beatles! So why not go and see a cover band tonight, put on your favorite album, or watch one of their films.

THe Fact Site’s

Fun Fact Of The Day

By the time they have been retired for two years, 78% of former NFL players have gone bankrupt or are under financial stress because of joblessness or divorce.

Birthday & Zodiac

Everyone who was born on this day shares the same zodiac sign, Cancer.

Cancers will keep other people’s secrets close to their hearts. So have no fear – you can always rely on Cancers. Did you know that in Hindu astrology, the sign of Cancer is named Karka and its Lord is the moon?

People born in June all have the Alexandrite birthstone. Depending on the time of day or type of light it is exposed to, alexandrite can change from a green color to purplish-red.

If you were born on June 25th, you would likely have been conceived on or around October 2nd of the previous year.

The due date for babies conceived on June 25th, 2024, is around March 18th, 2025.

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