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Innocent IV is elected unanimously at the conclave in Anagni
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June 25 in History
This permanent archive page contains 250 World History Database records for June 25, spanning 796 to 2025. Recorded topics include Coronation at York; Battle of Fontenay; Death of Niels of Denmark.
Total: 250Events: 220Births: 3Deaths: 12Battles: 13Coronations: 2Countries: 38
Events on June 25
Invasion of Scotland
Edward I reaches Carlisle
Arrest of Osbert Mountford
Ordered to take 500 men to reinforce Somersets Army but is captured in & executed
Execution
Ordered to take 500 men to reinforce Somersets Army but is captured executed
Siege of Calais
Ordered to take 500 men to reinforce Somersets Army but is captured executed
Abdication
Parliament deposes Edward V
Abdication
The Bishop of Bath claims Edward V is illegitimate. The Bishop of Bath claims Edward IVs marriage to Elizabeth Woodville is invalid
Execution
Richard III, the Lord Protector, has Grey executed for treason
Execution
Gloucester now moved to take the throne himself and on 25 June 1483 he had Elizabeth Woodvilles son and brother executed in Pontefract Castle, Yorkshire
Execution
Richard III, as Lord Protector, has Lord Rivers executed for treason
Marriage
All of Elizabeth's children by Edward, including King Edward V, are declared illegitimate, and her brother-in-law, Richard III, accepts the crown.
Marriage
Elizabeth loses the title of Queen Mother and is referred to as Dame Elizabeth Grey.
Marriage
Her marriage to Edward is declared null and void by Parliament in the act Titulus Regius on the grounds that Edward had previously promised to marry Lady Eleanor Butler, which was considered a legally binding contract.
Protector
The Lords & Commons assemble in Parliament & ratify the Protectorate
Succession
Edward V and his siblings were declared illegitimate and Richard ascended the throne as King Richard III
Succession
Parliament petitions Richard to accept the crown. All of Elizabeth's children by Edward, including King Edward V, are declared illegitimate, and her brother-in-law, Richard III, accepts the crown
Titulus Regius
Her marriage to Edward is declared null and void by Parliament in the act Titulus Regius on the grounds that Edward had previously promised to marry Lady Eleanor Butler, which was considered a legally binding contract
Treason
Richard III, the Lord Protector, has Grey executed for treason
Treason
Richard III, as Lord Protector, has Lord Rivers executed for treason
Marriage
Catherine of Aragon is betrothed to Henry VIII
Marriage
Catherine of Aragon is betrothed to Henry VIII
Invasion of Rhodes
Lands on Rhodes with a Turkish army including 100,000 men
Confession of Augsburg
Recognizes the Augsburg Confession & the Catholic faith
Confession of Augsburg
Designed to engender reconciliation with the Catholic Church. At the Diet of Augsburg Lutherans deliver the Confession of Augsburg. A statement of faith prepared by Philip Melanchthon
Diet
The Protestants aly with Charles V against the Turks. States that the religion of the ruler becomes the religion of the state. Recognizes the Augsburg Confession & the Catholic faith. Defends the unity of the Empire by coming to terms with the Protestants. Charles failures to destroy Protestantism in the Empire
Holy Roman Empire
Defends the unity of the Empire by coming to terms with the Protestants. Charles failures to destroy Protestantism in the Empire
Reformation, The
The Protestants aly with Charles V against the Turks. States that the religion of the ruler becomes the religion of the state. Recognizes the Augsburg Confession & the Catholic faith. Defends the unity of the Empire by coming to terms with the Protestants. Charles failures to destroy Protestantism in the Empire
Reformation, The
Designed to engender reconciliation with the Catholic Church. At the Diet of Augsburg Lutherans deliver the Confession of Augsburg. A statement of faith prepared by Philip Melanchthon
Invasion of Austria
The Turks launches an invasion force from Belgrade
Invasion of Austria
Launches an invasion force of Austro from Belgrade
Invasion of Hungary
Launches an invasion force of Austro from Belgrade & gives Zupolyai the Hungarian crown
First Bishop of Bristol
Is consecrated as the first Bishop of Bristol for the newly created diocese.
Great Chugoku Return
Makes peace with the Mori and begins the rapid march back toward Kyoto
Tonnage and Poundage Reform
Pym supports parliamentary control over customs revenue.
Tonnage and Poundage Settlement
Charles accepts statutory regulation of customs duties formerly collected without full parliamentary authority.
Tonnage and Poundage Settlement
Charles accepts statutory regulation of customs duties formerly collected without full parliamentary authority.
Exile of Charles II
Sets sail for France to join his Mother Henrietta Maria
Capture of Dunkirk
Marches into Dunkirk after its capture from the Spanish. Hands Dunkirk over to Lockhart, the English Commander
Succession
In India Aurangzeb proclaims himself emperor of the Moghuls, after victory at Samgarh
Transfer of Dunkirk
Louis XIV hands Dunkirk to William Lockhart after its capture from Spain.
Arrest of Jahan
Aurangzeb, son of Shah Jahan, overthrew his father and locked him up in the Jasmine tower
Arrest of Shah Jahan
With his succession secured, Aurangzeb keeps Shah Jahan under house arrest at the Red Fort in Agra. Aurangzeb, son of Shah Jahan, overthrew his father and locked him up in the Jasmine tower
Rule of Tyrol
Inherits the County of Tyrol after Sigismund Francis dies without heirs.
Tyrolean Inheritance
Takes control of Tyrol after the death of Sigismund Francis.
Assault at Tongersepoort
Leads French troops during fighting near the Tongersepoort.
Capture of Douai
Marlborough and Eugene take Douai after a long siege in the 1710 campaign.
Arrest of Louis XVI
Louis XVI & his family are escorted back to Paris. Louis XVI & his family are arrested during an ill fated escape from France
Arrest of Louis XVI
Louis XVI and his family are escorted back to Paris. Louis XVI and his family are arrested during an ill fated escape from France.
Guard
Lafayette restores strict guard arrangements around the royal family after their return
Guard
Lafayette restores strict guard arrangements around the royal family after their return.
Guard Restored
Restores strict guard arrangements around the royal family after their return
Guard Restored
Restores strict guard arrangements around the royal family after their return.
Return
Marie Antoinette returns to the Tuileries under guard after the failed flight to Varennes
Return
Marie Antoinette returns to the Tuileries under guard after the failed flight to Varennes.
Return
Returns to the Tuileries under guard after the failed flight to Varennes
Return
Returns to the Tuileries under guard after the failed flight to Varennes.
Return
Madame Elisabeth returns to captivity in the Tuileries after the Varennes episode
Return
Madame Elisabeth returns to captivity in the Tuileries after the Varennes episode.
Return
Louis XVI returns to Paris under guard and his credibility as constitutional monarch is badly damaged
Return
Louis XVI returns to Paris under guard and his credibility as constitutional monarch is badly damaged.
Return
Returns to Paris under guard with his credibility as constitutional monarch badly damaged
Return
Returns to Paris under guard with his credibility as constitutional monarch badly damaged.
Return
Marie Therese Charlotte returns to Paris with the royal family after the failed escape
Return
Marie Therese Charlotte returns to Paris with the royal family after the failed escape.
Return
Returns to Paris with the royal family after the failed escape
Return
Returns to Paris with the royal family after the failed escape.
Return to Paris
Louis XVI and his family returned to Paris under guard after the failed flight to Varennes.
Return under Guard
Louis XVI returned to Paris under armed guard after the failed flight to Varennes.
Royal Guard after Varennes
The Assembly placed Louis XVI under a specially regulated guard at the Tuileries following the failed escape.
Suspension of Royal Functions
The Constituent Assembly suspended Louis XVI from exercising royal functions after his return from Varennes.
Peace
Alexander meets Napoleon on a raft in the River Neman to begin peace negotiations.
Peace
Frederick William attends the peace discussions between Napoleon & Alexander
Peace
Napoleon & Alexander discuss peace after the Battle of Friedland
Reform of Government
A coalition defeats the Government on the Irish Coercion Bill
Minister President
Appointed Chief Minister President of Prussia
Constitution of Germany
Liberal deputies to the German national assembly agree a draft constitution and by the end of August, 28 principalities recognise the Reich constitution and join the union
Erfurt Union
Liberal deputies to the German national assembly agree a draft constitution and by the end of August, 28 principalities recognise the Reich constitution and join the union
Unfification
Liberal deputies to the German national assembly agree a draft constitution and by the end of August, 28 principalities recognise the Reich constitution and join the union
Trial
Placed on trial for offences against public morality in his novel "Madame Bovary"
Conference of London
The conference in London breaks up without having arrived at any conclusion
Conference of London
The conference of London breaks up without having arrived at any conclusion
Legislation
Redistribution of Seats Bill, creates seats in Yorkshire, Lancashire & outer London
Reform of Electoral System
Redistribution of Seats Bill, creates seats in Yorkshire, Lancashire & outer London. Merges smaller boroughs into County constituencies
Doctorate
Receives her doctorate for research on radioactive substances.
Potemkin Surrender
The Potemkin mutineers surrender to Romanian authorities.
Kerensky Offensive
Tours the front to rally soldiers for the coming offensive.
Eastern Galicia Administration
The Allied leadership authorizes Poland to occupy Eastern Galicia to the Zbrucz while postponing a final sovereignty settlement.
The Oyster Princess
Directs the silent comedy The Oyster Princess.
Presidential Election
Wins a plurality in the presidential election and is later confirmed by the full Congress.
Military Coup of Pangalos
Pangalos seizes power and establishes a military dictatorship.
Gold Standard
France legally defines the stabilised franc by gold at one-fifth of its pre-war content.
Fair Labor Standards Act
The Act establishes federal minimum wages, overtime rules and restrictions on child labour.
Presidential Inauguration
Takes office as the first President of Ireland under the 1937 Constitution.
Invasion of Switzerland
Germany starts planning the invasion of Switzerland, the day France surrendered
Invasion of Switzerland
Captain Otto Wilhelm von Menges in OKH submitted a draft plan for the invasion
Agreement on Attack German forces in North Africa (Operation
Churchill and Roosevelt meet and agree to attack German forces in North Africa (Operation Torch) before launching invasion of Continental Europe, Torch serves to stall Bolero troop build-up in UK
Agreement on Attack German forces in North Africa (Operation
Churchill and Roosevelt meet and agree to attack German forces in North Africa (Operation Torch) before launching invasion of Continental Europe, Torch serves to stall Bolero troop build-up in UK
Operation Torch
Churchill and Roosevelt meet and agree to attack German forces in North Africa (Operation Torch) before launching invasion of Continental Europe, Torch serves to stall Bolero troop build-up in UK
Operation Torch
Churchill and Roosevelt meet and agree to attack German forces in North Africa (Operation Torch) before launching invasion of Continental Europe, Torch serves to stall Bolero troop build-up in UK
Commando Order Reaffirmed after Normandy
Jodl initials an OKW memorandum reaffirming the Commando Order after the Normandy landings.
Operation Martlet
Barker's division attacked toward Rauray to protect the Epsom flank near Caen.
Operation Martlet
Ritchie's corps launched Operation Martlet to secure the flank of the forthcoming Epsom offensive west of Caen.
End of Johan Nygaardsvold Government
The Johan Nygaardsvold Government ends in Oslo, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Norway.
First Einar Gerhardsen Government
Begins the First Einar Gerhardsen Government in Oslo and serves as Prime Minister of Norway.
President of Ireland
Takes office as the second President of Ireland.
Suicide
Death of Mitsuru Ushijima, commits ritual suicide during the Battle of Okinawa. Commits ritual suicide
President of South Korea
Appointed President of South Korea
Declaration of War
North Korean communists invade South Korea
Declaration of War
North Korea invades South Korea
Invasion of Korea
The North invades, within 2 months southern forces are driven back as far as Pusan
Korean War Begins
North Korean forces invade South Korea.
Armistice
The Russian delegate to the United Nations calls for an armistice
Churchill Washington Summit
Begins several days of talks with British Prime Minister Winston Churchill on world peace and Cold War strategy.
Aviation Electronics Operator MOS
The Marine Corps assigned Lee the military occupational specialty of Aviation Electronics Operator on June 25, 1957.
Cutty Sark Opens
Opens Cutty Sark as a preserved historic ship.
Passport Approved
The State Department routinely approved Oswald's passport application; the Warren Commission later found no evidence that special intervention accelerated its issuance.
Won't Get Fooled Again
Release Won't Get Fooled Again.
John Dean Testimony Begins
Presides as former White House counsel John Dean begins major testimony describing Watergate-related events and alleging a widening effort inside the administration to conceal them.
Pompidou Meeting after US Summit
Meets Georges Pompidou in Paris immediately after completing his United States summit visit.
Senate Watergate Committee
Begins televised testimony with a lengthy opening statement describing White House efforts to contain the scandal and implicating senior administration officials.
Senate Watergate Committee
Former White House Counsel John Dean did indeed made these allegations. He began with a seven-hour opening statement in which he laid out his knowledge of the entire campaign of White House espionage.
Senate Watergate Committee
Former White House Counsel John Dean did indeed made these allegations. He began with a seven-hour opening statement in which he laid out his knowledge of the entire campaign of White House espionage.
Watergate
Tells a special Senate Committee that Nixon tried to cover up the Watergate affair
Watergate
Tells a special Senate Committee that Nixon tried to cover up the Watergate affair.
Watergate
Tells a special Senate Committee that Nixon tried to cover up the Watergate affair.
State of Emergency
President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed proclaims a national Emergency on the advice of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
State of Emergency
Indira Gandhi's government begins the Emergency period, during which civil liberties and political opposition are sharply restricted.
Constitution of Uganda
Appointed President of Uganda, for life
Demonstrations
Police open fire & 76 students are killed
Dictatorship
Appointed President of Uganda, for life
Hijack
The hijackers demand the release of 53 PLO and Red Army Faction prisoners in return for the 256 hostages and are assisted by Amins troops. Flight 139, the Air France Airbus hijacked from Athens is invited by Amin to stop at Entebbe International Airport in the city of Entebbe, 32 km from Kampala
President of Uganda
Appointed President of Uganda, for life
Red Army
The hijackers demand the release of 53 PLO and Red Army Faction prisoners in return for the 256 hostages and are assisted by Amins troops
Red Army Faction
The hijackers demand the release of 53 PLO and Red Army Faction prisoners in return for the 256 hostages and are assisted by Amins troops
Sturgis Information Telephone Call
A congressional record notes a June 25, 1976, telephone call from Sturgis offering information he believed might relate to intelligence matters.
1978 Final Equalizer
Heads the Netherlands level late in the World Cup final.
1978 World Cup Golden Boot
Finishes the World Cup as leading scorer with six goals after Argentina secure the championship.
Argentina World Cup Captain
Captains Argentina to its first FIFA World Cup championship.
Argentina World Cup Title Manager
Coaches Argentina to its first World Cup title on home soil.
Two Goals in World Cup Final
Scores twice as Argentina defeat the Netherlands 3-1 after extra time.
World Cup Final Goalkeeping
Keeps Argentina in the final as the hosts defeat the Netherlands after extra time.
World Cup Final Third Goal
Scores Argentina's third goal in extra time to complete the 3-1 World Cup final victory over the Netherlands.
Assassination of Alexander Megis Haig
Survives an attempt on his life near the NATO HQ in Belgium. Escapes an assassination attempt by the reconstituted Baader-Meinhof Group
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
Survives an attempt on his life near the NATO HQ in Belgium
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
Survives an attempt on his life near the NATO HQ in Belgium
Argentine Invasion of Falklands
Governor Rex Hunt returns to Stanley as Civil Commissioner
Return to Stanley
Returns to Stanley as Civil Commissioner.
1st Female Space Walk
1st woman to walk in space
Fontainebleau European Council
Represents Germany as leaders seek a durable settlement of Community budget disputes and institutional reform.
Fontainebleau European Council
Mitterrand chaired the Fontainebleau European Council, which settled major budget disputes and relaunched institutional reform.
Fontainebleau European Council
Represents Greece as leaders settle major budget disputes and revive institutional reform.
Two Goals Against Belgium
Scores both goals as Argentina defeat Belgium 2-0 in the semi-final.
European Championship Final
Captains the Netherlands and heads the opening goal in the 2-0 European Championship final victory over the Soviet Union.
European Championship Final Goal
Scores a celebrated volley as the Netherlands beat the Soviet Union 2-0 in the European Championship final.
European Championship Title
Guides the Netherlands to their first major international trophy by winning UEFA EURO 1988.
European Championship Title
Plays in central defence as the Netherlands defeat the Soviet Union to win UEFA EURO 1988.
Bombing of Carlton Club
The IRA bomb the Carlton Club
Dublin European Council
Hosts the European Council as leaders agree to launch conferences on political union and monetary union.
IRA
The IRA bomb the Carlton Club
IRA - Bombing of Carlton Club
Government record concerning the IRA: The IRA bomb the Carlton Club
IRA - Bombing of Carlton Club
Historical IRA record under Conservative Party Government: The IRA bomb the Carlton Club
IRA - Bombing of Carlton Club
IRA context for Margaret Hilda Thatcher: The IRA bomb the Carlton Club
Political Union Conference Decision
Supports the decision to begin an intergovernmental conference on political union.
Croatian and Slovenian Independence
Opposes the secession of Croatia and Slovenia from Yugoslavia.
Croatian and Slovenian Independence
Proclaims Croatian independence from Yugoslavia.
Croatian Independence
Croatia declares independence from Yugoslavia.
Independence of Croatia and Slovenia
Croatia and Slovenia proclaim independence
Independence of Serbia
Croatia and Slovenia proclaim independence
Slovenian Independence
Slovenia declares independence from Yugoslavia.
Treaty of Schengen
Cresson represents France as Spain and Portugal sign Schengen accession agreements. French officials link border removal with operational law-enforcement cooperation.
Treaty of Schengen
In France, Dumas endorses Spanish and Portuguese accession to the Convention at the Bonn signing. The French approach stresses both free movement and compensating security measures.
Treaty of Schengen
In Belgium, Eyskens endorses the Bonn agreements extending Schengen to Spain and Portugal. Belgian officials favour gradual implementation backed by shared security measures.
Treaty of Schengen
In Germany, Genscher supports the Bonn agreements extending Schengen to Spain and Portugal. The German approach combines mobility with coordinated frontier safeguards.
Treaty of Schengen
Kohl represents Germany as Spain and Portugal sign Schengen accession agreements. German officials emphasise reliable information-sharing between national authorities.
Treaty of Schengen
Lubbers represents Netherlands as Spain and Portugal sign Schengen accession agreements. Dutch officials favour shared information systems alongside open internal borders.
Treaty of Schengen
Martens represents Belgium as Spain and Portugal sign Schengen accession agreements. The Belgian approach combines mobility with common visa and policing rules.
Treaty of Schengen
In Netherlands, van den Broek supports the Bonn accession agreements bringing Spain and Portugal into the Schengen framework. The Dutch approach combines mobility with common security safeguards.
Yugoslav Crisis
Opposes the breakup of Yugoslavia.
Prime Minister of Canada
Becomes Canada first woman prime minister.
Prime Minister of Turkey
Appointed Prime Minister of Turkey, 1st term, 1st female PM
Corfu Enlargement Preparations
Supports preparations for the Union's 1995 enlargement and future institutional reform.
Corfu European Council
Supports the Greek Presidency as the Corfu summit prepares future institutional reform.
Split Album
Lush release Split, which reaches the UK Top Twenty during the transition toward their later Britpop-era sound.
Two World Cup Goals Against Nigeria
Scores twice as Argentina come from behind to defeat Nigeria 2-1 in the World Cup group stage.
World Cup Clean Sheet Against Netherlands
Keeps a clean sheet as Belgium defeat the Netherlands 1-0 in the World Cup group stage.
World Cup Goal Against Netherlands
Scores the only goal as Belgium defeat the Netherlands 1-0 at the World Cup.
ICTY
Indicted by the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia and accused of genocide, crimes against humanity, and numerous war crimes (including crimes relating to the alleged sniping campaign against civilians in Sarajevo)
Siege of Sarajevo
Indicted by the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia and accused of genocide, crimes against humanity, and numerous war crimes (including crimes relating to the alleged sniping campaign against civilians in Sarajevo)
Trial
Indicted by the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia and accused of genocide, crimes against humanity, and numerous war crimes (including crimes relating to the alleged sniping campaign against civilians in Sarajevo)
Bombing of Dhahran
A bomb rips through a US military housing complex near Dhahran Saudi Arabia killing 19 Americans
Mercosur Association
Signs an agreement making Chile an associate member of Mercosur.
Callisto June Flyby
Galileo flies close to Callisto, adding detailed imaging and geophysical measurements of the heavily cratered moon.
Progress Collision with Spektr
Helps stabilize Mir after an uncrewed Progress vehicle strikes Spektr, depressurizing the module and disrupting electrical power from its solar arrays.
Constitution of Great Britain
Elections to the newly formed Northern Ireland assembly
Election
Elections to the newly formed Northern Ireland assembly
Government
Arrives in China & receives an open letter from founders of the China Democratic Party
World Cup Goal Against South Korea
Scores Belgium's early goal in the 1-1 World Cup draw with South Korea.
Parliamentary Election
ZANU-PF narrowly retains control while the MDC becomes a major parliamentary opposition.
World Cup Semi-Final
Guides South Korea to the World Cup semi-final, becoming the first Dutch coach to take an Asian nation that far.
Centenary
His centenary renews public interest in Orwell's life and writing.
National Reconciliation
Maliki presents a national reconciliation plan to the Iraqi Parliament, the peace plan sets out to remove powerful militias from the streets, open a dialogue with rebels, and review the status of purged members of the once-ruling Baath party
Welfare Reform Speech
Sets out arguments for further welfare reform and a stronger link between support, work and responsibility.
Election as Congress President
The General National Congress elects Abusahmain as its new president.
Real Madrid Manager Appointment
Is appointed Real Madrid manager before beginning his first spell in charge.
House of Representatives Election
Libyans elect a new House of Representatives amid deteriorating security.
Two World Cup Goals Against Nigeria
Scores twice as Argentina defeat Nigeria 3-2 and complete a perfect World Cup group stage.
World Cup Winning Goal Against Nigeria
Scores Argentina's third goal to secure a 3-2 World Cup victory over Nigeria.
Euro Round of Sixteen Decider
Sends Portugal into the quarter-finals with a close-range header.
Winning Goal Against Croatia
Scores the extra-time winner against Croatia at Euro 2016.
Premier League Title
Captains Liverpool to their first league title in thirty years.
Premier League Title
Guides Liverpool to their first Premier League title.
Bipartisan Safer Communities Act
Signs bipartisan gun safety legislation.
Fall of Severodonetsk
Ukrainian forces withdraw from Severodonetsk after intense fighting.
Severodonetsk Fall
Announces the Ukrainian withdrawal from Severodonetsk after intense fighting
EU Accession Negotiations Open
Welcomes the formal opening of Ukraine's accession negotiations with the European Union.
Axiom Mission 4
Launches on Axiom Mission 4.
Axiom Mission 4
Launches on Axiom Mission 4.
Axiom Mission 4
Commands Axiom Mission 4 to the International Space Station.
Axiom Mission 4 Launch
Shubhanshu Shukla launches as pilot of Axiom Mission 4 on a mission to the International Space Station.
NATO Hague Meeting
Meets Donald Trump during the NATO summit and discusses air defense, weapons and diplomacy.
Births on June 25
Birth of Eloy Alfaro Delgado
Birth of Eloy Alfaro Delgado
Birth of George Orwell
Birth of George Orwell, born Eric Arthur Blair, in Motihari.
Birth of Sydney Lumet
Birth of Sydney Lumet
Deaths on June 25
Death of Niels of Denmark
Death of Niels of Denmark, kiled during a skirmish in Schleswig, end of the reign of the last of Sweyn Estridsons sons
Death of Niels of Denmark
Death of Niels of Denmark, kiled during a skirmish in Schleswig, end of the reign of the last of Sweyn Estridsons sons
Death of Osbert Mountford
Death of Osbert Mountford, executed
Death of Richard III
Richard III, the Lord Protector, has Grey executed for treason
Death of Richard Woodville
Richard III, as Lord Protector, has Lord Rivers executed for treason
Death of Mary
Death of Mary
Death of d'Artagnan
Is killed by musket fire while attacking the Maastricht fortifications.
Death of Mitsuru Ushijima
Death of Mitsuru Ushijima, commits ritual suicide during the Battle of Okinawa
Death of Wilhelm Heinrich Walter Baade
Death of Wilhelm Heinrich Walter Baade
Death of Michel Foucault
Michel Foucault dies in Paris after complications associated with AIDS, aged fifty-seven.
Death of Michael Jackson
Death of Michael Jackson
Death of Sky Saxon
Death of Sky Saxon
Battles on June 25
Battle of Fontenay
The brothers Louis & Charles defeat their elder brother Lothair I
Battle of Fontenay
Attempts to seize all power but defeated by his brothers Pepin & Louis the German
Battle of Fontenay
The brothers Louis the German & Charles defeat their elder brother Lothair I
Battle of Samgarh
In India Aurangzeb proclaims himself emperor of the Moghuls, after victory at Samgarh
Battle of Poltava
Positions cavalry behind the redoubts before the Swedish attack.
Battle of Poltava
Orders construction of redoubts blocking the Swedish line of advance.
Battle of Poltava
Peter crosses the Vorskla with the main Russian army before the battle.
Battle of Carabobo
Bolivar defeats the Spanish General Miguel de La Torre
Battle of Carabobo
Bolivar defeats the Spanish General Miguel de La Torre
Battle of Little Big Horn
The 264-man US 7th cavalry is massacred at the hands of the Sioux Chief "Sitting Bull". Death of George Armstrong Custer, killed at the Battle of Little Big Horn
Battle of the Somme, 1st
Royal Flying Corps aircraft support preparatory operations by attacking German observation balloons.
Battle of Bellau Wood
The German advance on Paris is turned back, Bellau Wood is secured by the Allies
Battle of Okinawa
Commits ritual suicide
Coronations on June 25
Coronation at York
Archbishop Eanbald I and three bishops consecrate Eardwulf as King of Northumbria at York.
Coronation of Maria Theresa
Maria Theresa was crowned ruler of Hungary in Pressburg using the full royal coronation ceremony.