Today in News History

On June 25, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1941, World War II: The Continuation War between the Soviet Union and Finland, supported by Nazi Germany, began. In 1943, The Holocaust and World War II: Jews in the Częstochowa Ghetto in Poland stage an uprising against the Nazis. In 1944, World War II: United States Navy and British Royal Navy ships bombard Cherbourg to support United States Army units engaged in the Battle of Cherbourg. In 1950, The Korean War begins with the invasion of South Korea by North Korea. In 1976, Johnny Mercer, American singer-songwriter, co-founded Capitol Records (born 1909) passed away. 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 1997, An uncrewed Progress spacecraft collides with the Russian space station Mir. In 1999, Fred Trump, American real estate developer and businessman (born 1905) passed away. 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.