June 24, 2025: Discover what happened on this day.

On today's anniversary , June 24, 2025, we commemorate various social and cultural events that have impacted human history.

Explore the list of people born and died on this day here; and discover why this Tuesday commemorates the Battle of Carabobo and Army Day in Venezuela .

Historical events that occurred on a day like today in the world

Among the most notable events of June 24 are:

2012 : Mohamed Morsi is elected president of Egypt, succeeding Hosni Mubarak, but his government faces protests and is overthrown in 2013. (13 years ago)

1901 : Pablo Picasso exhibits for the first time in Paris at the age of 19. (124 years ago)

1894 : Anarchist Santo Caserio assassinates French President Sadi Carnot in Lyon. (131 years ago)

1821 : The Battle of Carabobo, led by Simón Bolívar, is decisive for Venezuela's independence. (204 years ago)

1812 : Napoleon begins his campaign in Russia by crossing the Niemen River. (213 years ago)

1717 : The first Grand Masonic Lodge was founded in London, advocating brotherhood and tolerance. (308 years ago)

1509 : Catherine of Aragon is crowned Queen of England at age 23. (516 years ago)

1497 : Giovanni Caboto arrives in Newfoundland, initiating English claims to North America. (528 years ago)

1314 : The Battle of Bannockburn marks the birth of Scottish independence following the Scottish victory over the English. (711 years ago)

1128 : Afonso Henriquez wins the Battle of San Mamede, securing control of the county government and founding the Kingdom of Portugal. (897 years ago)

Births on June 24

These are the famous and historical figures who were born on this day:

1915 : British astronomer Fred Hoyle is born. He develops theories about the origin of stars and panspermia, suggesting that life came to Earth from comets. (110 years ago)

1911 : Argentine writer Ernesto Sabato, author of "The Tunnel" and "Of Heroes and Tombs," considered the best Argentine novel of the 20th century, is born. (114 years ago)

1542 : Juan de Yepes Álvarez, known as Saint John of the Cross, a prominent poet and religious figure in mystical literature, was born in Spain. (483 years ago)

1535 : Juana of Austria, daughter of Charles V, is born in Spain. She founded the convent of the Descalzas Reales and supported various religious orders. She died in 1573 (490 years ago).

Who died on a day like today?

Among the most important deaths that occurred on June 24 are:

1935 : Carlos Gardel, a prominent Argentine tango singer, dies in a plane crash in Medellín, Colombia. (90 years ago)

1908 : Stephen Grover Cleveland, the only US president to serve two non-consecutive terms, dies in Princeton, USA (117 years ago)

1537 : Spanish conquistador Pedro de Mendoza dies, probably of syphilis, in the Atlantic Ocean. (488 years ago)

1519 : Lucrezia Borgia dies of puerperal fever after giving birth in Ferrara, Italy. (506 years ago)

Today is the anniversary of the Battle of Carabobo and Venezuelan Army Day.

June 24th commemorates the anniversary of the Battle of Carabobo and Venezuelan Army Day , two historical events related to Venezuela's independence. The Battle of Carabobo, which took place in 1821, was a pivotal battle in the quest for independence from Spanish control, led by General Simón Bolívar. This victory symbolized the beginning of the end of Spanish rule in Venezuelan territory and strengthened Venezuela's independence as part of Gran Colombia.

Venezuelan Army Day is also celebrated in recognition of the bravery of the soldiers who fought for independence. This date represents an opportunity to recognize the Army's work in protecting national sovereignty and preserving peace.

The Armed Forces, with their origins in the independence period, continue to be relevant in the country's defense and security. June 24th is a celebration of unity and love for the nation, remembering those who fought for a free and sovereign future for Venezuela.