June 25th in history
June 25th841 – The Battle of Fontenay-en-Puisaye, where forces led by Charles the Bald and Louis the German defeated the armies of Lothar I of Italy and Pepin II of Aquitaine.
1266 Siege of Kenilworth Castle begins by forces of King Henry III; at 172 days, it is one of the longest sieges in English medieval history
1630 The Fork is introduced to American dining by Governor Winthrop
On 25th June 1883, six miners were killed and another 8 badly injured in an accident at the New Duffryn Colliery, Rhymney.
1932 Commencement of India's 1st cricket Test v England at Lord's, London (England initially rattled but go on to win).
1964 WMCA radio in NYC plays The Beatles' "A Hard Days Night" album 10 days prior to its scheduled release date; record company moves release to June 26th.
1967: The Beatles perform "All You Need Is Love" as part of the Our World live global satellite television programme.
1266 Siege of Kenilworth Castle begins by forces of King Henry III; at 172 days, it is one of the longest sieges in English medieval history
1630 The Fork is introduced to American dining by Governor Winthrop
On 25th June 1883, six miners were killed and another 8 badly injured in an accident at the New Duffryn Colliery, Rhymney.
1932 Commencement of India's 1st cricket Test v England at Lord's, London (England initially rattled but go on to win).
1964 WMCA radio in NYC plays The Beatles' "A Hard Days Night" album 10 days prior to its scheduled release date; record company moves release to June 26th.
1967: The Beatles perform "All You Need Is Love" as part of the Our World live global satellite television programme.
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