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.
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.
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.
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
Died On:
Dec 25, 2016 (Age 53)
Born In:
England, UK
1961
Ricky Gervais
English
Comedian
Age:
63 years old
Born In:
England, UK
1956
Anthony Bourdain
American
Chef
Died On:
Jun 8, 2018 (Age 61)
Born In:
New York, USA
1903
George Orwell
English
Novelist
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
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
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
American Writer
Special Holidays
If you’re looking for something to do today, maybe these special holidays might just help to cure your boredom!
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!
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.
