It happened on a… June 25 - Beinteractivegroup

2021

Former US police officer Derek Chauvin sentenced to 22 years and six months for the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

“Independence Day” directed by Roland Emmerich and starring Will Smith, Bill Pullman and Jeff Goldblum premieres in Westwood, California.

“Late Night with David Letterman” airs for the last time on NBC-TV.

Kim Campbell took office as Canada’s first woman prime minister. She assumed power upon the resignation of Brian Mulroney.

Prince releases his “Purple Rain” album

“Blade Runner”, directed by Ridley Scott, starring Harrison Ford and Rutger Hauer, is released.

The rainbow flag representing gay pride is flown for the first time in the San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Parade.

North Korea invaded South Korea initiating the Korean War.

World War II: France officially surrenders to Germany at 01:35.

First horses arrive in Quebec City, Canada; gift from the King of France to Governor Montmagny; origin of Canadian breed.