In History, Today on June 25

The Augsburg Confession, a central document of Lutheranism, was presented to the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V at the Diet of Augsburg.

The Battle of the Little Bighorn, also known as Custer's Last Stand, took place between the United States Army and combined forces of the Lakota, Northern Cheyenne, and Arapaho tribes.

France formally surrendered to Nazi Germany during World War II, leading to the establishment of the Vichy government.

The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank was published for the first time in the Netherlands.

The Korean War began when North Korean forces crossed the 38th parallel into South Korea.

The first global satellite television broadcast, Our World, was aired, featuring performances by artists from 19 countries, including The Beatles.

Slovenia and Croatia declared independence from Yugoslavia, marking the beginning of the Yugoslav Wars.

Gilad Shalit, an Israeli soldier, was captured by Palestinian militants in a cross-border raid from the Gaza Strip, leading to a prolonged conflict and negotiations for his release.

Michael Jackson, the 'King of Pop', died of acute propofol and benzodiazepine intoxication at his home in Los Angeles, leading to widespread mourning and a global outpouring of grief.

The U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in Shelby County v. Holder, striking down a key provision of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which had required certain jurisdictions to obtain federal approval before making changes to their voting laws or practices.

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a key provision of the Affordable Care Act in King v. Burwell, allowing federal subsidies to be provided to individuals in states that did not set up their own health insurance exchanges.

The World Health Organization declared the end of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, marking a significant achievement in controlling the spread of the virus.

The United States Senate unanimously passed the Hong Kong Autonomy Act, which imposed sanctions on Chinese officials and entities responsible for undermining Hong Kong's autonomy.