Coming on June 26, 2025
National Days
NATIONAL BOMB POP DAY
NATIONAL BARCODE DAY
NATIONAL COCONUT DAY
NATIONAL BEAUTICIAN'S DAY
NATIONAL CHOCOLATE PUDDING DAY
NATIONAL HANDSHAKE DAY
Notable Birthdays for June 25
Eric Carle (1929-2021) - Children's author who wrote The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
Larry Kramer (1935-2020) - Co-founder of the Gay Men's Health Crisis.
Carly Simon (1943-Still Living) - Singer whose song You're So Vain ranks as one of the best songs of all time by a female artist.
Jimmie Walker (1947-Still Living) - Actor known for his comedic role as JJ on Good Times.
Anthony Bourdain (1956-2018) - Acclaimed chef.
Memorable Events for June 25
1630 - Governor Winthrop introduces the fork to American dining.
1788 - Virginia becomes the 10th state to ratify the Constitution.
1867 - Lucien Smith patents the first barbed wire.
1868 - President Johnson signs a law establishing an 8-hour workday for government workers.
1929 - President Hoover authorizes the building of the Hoover Dam.