What Happened on June 25?
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EVENTS ON JUNE 25
Explore the most important historical events that happened on June 25, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
United States Congress
Year:
1910
The United States Congress passes the Mann Act, which prohibits interstate transport of women or girls for "immoral purposes"; the ambiguous language would be used to selectively prosecute people for years to come.
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Igor Stravinsky
Year:
1910
Igor Stravinsky's ballet The Firebird is premiered in Paris, bringing him to prominence as a composer.
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Pittsburgh
Year:
1906
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania millionaire Harry Thaw shoots and kills prominent architect Stanford White.
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Taoism
Year:
1900
The Taoist monk Wang Yuanlu discovers the Dunhuang manuscripts, a cache of ancient texts that are of great historical and religious significance, in the Mogao Caves of Dunhuang, China.
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American Civil War
Year:
1913
American Civil War veterans begin arriving at the Great Reunion of 1913.
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Colombia–Russia relations
Year:
1935
Colombia–Soviet Union relations are established.
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The Holocaust
Year:
1943
The Holocaust and World War II: Jews in the Częstochowa Ghetto in Poland stage an uprising against the Nazis.
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Continuation War
Year:
1941
World War II: The Continuation War between the Soviet Union and Finland, supported by Nazi Germany, began.
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BIRTHS ON JUNE 25
Discover famous people and historical figures born on June 25, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Eddie Floyd
Year of birth:
1937
Eddie Floyd, American R&B/soul singer-songwriter
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Derek Foster, Baron Foster of Bishop Auckland
Year of birth:
1937
Derek Foster, Baron Foster of Bishop Auckland, English politician (died 2019)
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Doreen Wells
Year of birth:
1937
Doreen Wells, English ballerina and actress
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Allen Fox
Year of birth:
1939
Allen Fox, American tennis player and coach
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Clint Warwick
Year of birth:
1940
Clint Warwick, English bass player (died 2004)
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Hermann Oberth
Year of birth:
1894
Hermann Oberth, Romanian-German physicist and engineer (died 1989)
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Mary Beth Peil
Year of birth:
1940
Mary Beth Peil, American actress and singer
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Kay Sage
Year of birth:
1898
Kay Sage, American painter and poet (died 1963)
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DEATHS ON JUNE 25
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on June 25, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Jean-Louis Beaudry
Year of death:
1886
Jean-Louis Beaudry, Canadian businessman and politician, 11th Mayor of Montreal (born 1809)
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Hans Rott
Year of death:
1884
Hans Rott, Austrian organist and composer (born 1858)
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Sadi Carnot (statesman)
Year of death:
1894
Marie François Sadi Carnot, French engineer and politician, 5th President of France (born 1837)
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Stanford White
Year of death:
1906
Stanford White, American architect, designed the Washington Square Arch (born 1853)
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Thomas Eakins
Year of death:
1916
Thomas Eakins, American painter, photographer, and sculptor (born 1844)
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Lawrence Alma-Tadema
Year of death:
1912
Lawrence Alma-Tadema, Dutch-British painter (born 1836)
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François Jouffroy
Year of death:
1882
François Jouffroy, French sculptor (born 1806)
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James Calhoun (soldier)
Year of death:
1876
James Calhoun, American lieutenant (born 1845)
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HOLIDAYS ON JUNE 25
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on June 25 around the world.
Independence Day (Croatia)
Independence Day (Croatia)
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June 25 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: June 25 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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William of Montevergine
Christian feast day: William of Montevergine
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Catfish
National Catfish Day (United States)
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List of U.S. states by date of admission to the Union
Statehood Day (Virginia)
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World Vitiligo Day
World Vitiligo Day
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List of Teachers' Days
Teacher's Day (Guatemala)
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Arbor Day
Arbor Day (Philippines)
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