On This Day in History
Discover key historical events within the Genesis range (1950–2049) that occurred on this calendar day, and claim their commemorative registry plaques.
June 25
8 historical milestones registered between 1950 and 2049
The United Nations Security Council passed Resolution 82 condemning the North Korean invasion of South Korea.
Wikipedia: United Nations Security Council
The Korean War began with North Korean forces launching a pre-dawn raid over the 38th parallel into South Korea.
Wikipedia: Korean War
Two cryptographers working for the U.S. National Security Agency left on vacation to Mexico, and proceeded to defect to the Soviet Union.
Wikipedia: Cryptography
More than an estimated 400 million people viewed Our World, the first live international satellite television production.
Wikipedia: Our World (1967 TV program)
The rainbow flag (original version pictured) representing gay pride was first flown at the San Francisco Gay Freedom Day parade.
Wikipedia: Rainbow flag (LGBTQ)
Singer Michael Jackson died as a result of the combination of drugs in his body.
Wikipedia: Michael Jackson
In response to a Freedom of Information Act request, the CIA acknowledged the existence of Area 51, a secretive U.S. Air Force facility in Nevada and a subject of various UFO, and other, conspiracy theories.
Wikipedia: Freedom of Information Act (United States)
Russian invasion of Ukraine: Russian forces captured the city of Sievierodonetsk, Ukraine, after six weeks of fighting.
Wikipedia: Russo-Ukrainian war (2022–present)