Today in News History

On June 25, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1866, Eloísa Díaz, Chilean doctor and Chile's first female physician (died 1950) was born. In 1935, Larry Kramer, American author, playwright, and activist, co-founded Gay Men's Health Crisis (died 2020) was born. In 1950, The Korean War begins with the invasion of South Korea by North Korea. In 1960, 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. In 1982, Rain, South Korean singer and actor was born. In 1991, The breakup of Yugoslavia begins when Slovenia and Croatia declare their independence from Yugoslavia. In 1995, Warren E. Burger, Fifteenth Chief Justice of the United States (born 1907) passed away. In 1999, Fred Trump, American real estate developer and businessman (born 1905) passed away. In 2022, 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. In 2024, Thousands of people storm Kenya's Parliament Buildings protesting the passing of the government's 2024/25 Finance Bill. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.