Historical Events
- China’s Chang’e 6 mission is the first to return samples from the far side of the moon, landing in its Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region [1]
- Finland says it give preemptive bird flu vaccinations for at risk workers - the first country in the world to do so [1]
- Huge aerial survey across South Sudan's Boma and Badingilo national parks reveal the world's largest mammal migration, including 6 million antelopes [1]
- Violent protests in Nairobi, Kenya, against a new tax bill; protesters storm parliament and set it alight, police open fire killing five and wounding around 31 [1]
Famous Deaths
- "Papa” John DeFrancesco, American Hammond B-3 jazz organist (Doodlin'), dies at 83 [1]
- Bill Cobbs [Wilbert F. Cobbs], American actor (Night at the Museum; The Color of Money; I'll Fly Away; Star Trek: Enterprise), dies at 90 [1]
- Sika Anoa'i, American pro wrestler (WWF Tag Team C'ship x 3 with brother Afa as the Wild Samoans), dies at 79
Died in 2024 2024 Highlights
About June 25, 2024
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 1 month and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Cancer
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