June 25 in History
June 25 is the birthday of Mckenna Grace (2006) and the anniversary of the death of Sika Anoaʻi (2024). Below are famous birthdays, deaths, events for June 25, plus editor's picks and genealogy records.
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Beatrice of England was born in 1242, while Gao Zu, Chinese emperor died in 635.
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Famous people born on June 25
Famous people who died on June 25
2015
Nerses Bedros XIX Tarmouni (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Head of the Armenian Catholic Church from 1999 to 2015
What happened on June 25
- 2024
Thousands of people storm Kenya's Parliament Buildings protesting the passing of the government's 2024/25 Finance Bill.
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The prime minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina inaugurates the longest bridge of Bangladesh, Padma Bridge.
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Russo-Ukrainian War: The Battle of Sievierodonetsk ends after weeks of heavy fighting with the Russian capture of the city, leading to the Battle of Lysychansk.
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Two people are killed and 21 more injured after a gunman opens fire at three sites in Oslo in a suspected Islamist anti-LGBTQ+ attack.
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The death of American entertainer Michael Jackson triggers an outpouring of worldwide grief as reactions online cause the flow of internet traffic to surge to unprecedented and historic levels.
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PMTair Flight 241 crashes in the Dâmrei Mountains in Kampot Province, Cambodia, killing all 22 people on board.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1998
In Clinton v. City of New York, the United States Supreme Court decides that the Line Item Veto Act of 1996 is unconstitutional.
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An uncrewed Progress spacecraft collides with the Russian space station Mir.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1997
The National Hockey League approved expansion franchises for Nashville (1998), Atlanta (1999), Columbus (2000), and Minneapolis-Saint Paul (2000).
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1996
The Khobar Towers bombing in Saudi Arabia kills 19 U.S. servicemen.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1996
American rapper Jay-Z releases his debut album, Reasonable Doubt.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1993
Kim Campbell is sworn in as the first female Prime Minister of Canada.
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Space Shuttle Columbia launches on STS-50, the first shuttle mission to carry Extended Duration Orbiter hardware.
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The breakup of Yugoslavia begins when Slovenia and Croatia declare their independence from Yugoslavia.
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Microsoft is restructured to become an incorporated business in its home state of Washington.
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Editor's picks
Born on June 25
- 1242 — Beatrice of England (died 1275)
- 1328 — William de Montagu, 2nd Earl of Salisbury, English commander (died 1397)
- 1371 — Joanna II of Naples (died 1435)
Died on June 25
- 635 — Gao Zu, Chinese emperor (born 566)
- 841 — Gerard of Auvergne, Frankish nobleman
- 841 — Ricwin of Nantes, Frankish nobleman
Source: Wikipedia historical listings for June 25
Quick answers
Who was born on June 25? Mckenna Grace (2006), Kylie Cantrall (2005), Benson Boone (2002).
Who died on June 25? Sika Anoaʻi (2024), Bill Cobbs (2024), Simon Crean (2023).
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