World War II: The Battle of Tali-Ihantala, the largest battle ever fought in the Nordic countries, begins. Date: June 25, 1944 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 25 📅 Events on this day in 1944 📅 On This Day (Today)

The Diary of a Young Girl (better known as The Diary of Anne Frank) is published. Date: June 25, 1947 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 25 📅 Events on this day in 1947 📅 On This Day (Today)

The United States Congress passes the Displaced Persons Act to allow World War II refugees to immigrate to the United States above quota restrictions. Date: June 25, 1948 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 25 📅 Events on this day in 1948 📅 On This Day (Today)

The Korean War begins with the invasion of South Korea by North Korea. Date: June 25, 1950 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 25 📅 Events on this day in 1950 📅 On This Day (Today)

Cold War: Two cryptographers working for the United States National Security Agency left for vacation to Mexico, and from there defected to the Soviet Union. Date: June 25, 1960 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 25 📅 Events on this day in 1960 📅 On This Day (Today)

Prime Minister Indira Gandhi declares a state of internal emergency in India. Date: June 25, 1975 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 25 📅 Events on this day in 1975 📅 On This Day (Today)

Mozambique achieves independence from Portugal. Date: June 25, 1975 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 25 📅 Events on this day in 1975 📅 On This Day (Today)

Missouri Governor Kit Bond issues an executive order rescinding the Extermination Order, formally apologizing on behalf of the state of Missouri for the suffering it had caused to members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Date: June 25, 1976 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 25 📅 Events…

The rainbow flag representing gay pride is flown for the first time during the San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Parade. Date: June 25, 1978 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 25 📅 Events on this day in 1978 📅 On This Day (Today)

Microsoft is restructured to become an incorporated business in its home state of Washington. Date: June 25, 1981 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 25 📅 Events on this day in 1981 📅 On This Day (Today)