CalEvents:Jun/Jun 25
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Notable events for Jun 25
Date
Event
Significance
June 25, 1941
Executive Order 8802 signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt
On this day, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 8802, which prohibited racial discrimination in the defense industry and government jobs. It marked a significant step toward civil rights, as it was the first federal action to promote equal opportunity in employment for African Americans during World War II.
June 25, 1950
Korean War begins, African Americans serve in desegregated units
On this day, the Korean War began, and for the first time, African Americans served in integrated military units under President Harry Truman’s desegregation order. This marked a pivotal shift toward racial equality in the U.S. military.
June 25, 1975
Mozambique gains independence from Portugal
On this day, Mozambique officially gained independence from Portugal after years of armed struggle led by the Mozambique Liberation Front (FRELIMO). This event was a key moment in the wave of decolonization across Africa, marking the end of centuries of Portuguese colonial rule in the region.
June 25, 1991
Nelson Mandela meets with President George H. W. Bush in Washington
On this day, Nelson Mandela, recently released from prison, met with U.S. President George H. W. Bush in Washington, D.C. The meeting focused on increasing U.S. pressure on South Africa's apartheid government and supporting efforts to dismantle apartheid.
June 25, 1993
Kimani Maruge, the world's oldest student, begins school in Kenya
On this day, Kimani Maruge, at the age of 84, began his first day of school in Kenya, becoming the world’s oldest primary school student. His enrollment symbolized the importance of education in post-colonial Africa and inspired millions, showing that it's never too late to pursue education.
June 25, 2009
Death of Michael Jackson, global music icon
On this day, Michael Jackson, an African-American musician and one of the most influential entertainers in history, passed away. His music and cultural impact transcended racial barriers, making him an international icon and symbol of African-American artistic excellence.
June 25, 2015
U.S. Supreme Court upholds Affordable Care Act subsidies
On this day, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld federal subsidies for the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare). The decision had a significant impact on African Americans, who disproportionately benefited from the healthcare law’s expanded access to affordable health coverage.