On This Day in History June 25, 2018

Historical Events 1678  Venetian Elena Cornaro Piscopia is awarded a doctorate of philosophy, the 1st woman to receive a university doctoral degree or PhD 1876  Battle of the Little Bighorn: US 7th Cavalry under Brevet Major General George Armstrong Custer wiped out by Sioux and Cheyenne warriors led by Chiefs Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull in what has become famously known as "Custer's Last Stand" 1929  US President Herbert Hoover authorizes building of Boulder Dam (Hoover Dam) 1950  North Korea invades South Korea, beginning the Korean War More Historical Events Famous Birthdays George Michael (1963 - 2016) George Orwell (1903 - 1950) Ricky Gervais 57th Birthday Willis Reed 76th Birthday More Famous Birthdays Famous Deaths George Armstrong Custer (1839 - 1876) Michael Jackson (1958 - 2009) More Famous Deaths June 26th: Kennedy's Clarion Call for Freedom Former US President John F. Kennedy was renowned for his oratory – typified by his electrifying "Ich bin ein Berliner" speech delivered on this day. Read the Article