June 10, 2025: Discover what happened on this day.

On today's anniversary , June 10, 2025, we commemorate various social and cultural events that have impacted human history.

Discover below the births and deaths of iconic figures that occurred on this day, and why this Tuesday is Portugal Day .

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

Among the most notable events of June 10 are:

2008 : The European Union agrees to extend the working week to 65 hours, representing a setback for workers' rights and an attack on the history of legal and collective social struggle. (17 years ago)

1971 : In Mexico City, a student march is suppressed by the police and a paramilitary group, resulting in around 120 young people dead or missing. President Echeverría promises an investigation, but it never takes place. (54 years ago)

1967 : The Six-Day War ends with Israel's victory, controlling a larger territory and reclaiming Jerusalem. The UN imposes a ceasefire, and Israel's future is discussed, at a high cost in lives. (58 years ago)

1935 : Alcoholics Anonymous is founded in Ohio when Bill Willson contacts Dr. Robert Smith, who also struggles with alcoholism. They both overcome their addiction. (90 years ago)

1865 : The opera "Tristan und Isolde" premiered in Munich, influencing composers and marking the beginning of the atonal movement of the 20th century. (160 years ago)

1863 : Mexico City is occupied by French troops who establish a hereditary constitutional monarchy with Ferdinand Maximilian of Habsburg as emperor. (162 years ago)

1521 : The Spanish mission in Cumaná is attacked and destroyed by indigenous people during the absence of its founder, Bartolomé de Las Casas. (504 years ago)

Births on June 10

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

1915 : Saul Bellow, writer and winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1976, is born in Lachine, Canada. His works include "Carpe Diem" and "Herzog."

1865 : Frederick Albert Cook, explorer and physician, was born in Hortonville, USA. He participated in expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic, and in 1909 claimed to have reached the North Pole, but could not provide proof.

1819 : Painter Gustave Courbet, founder of Realism, was born in Ornans, France. He was involved with the Paris Commune and was accused of participating in the demolition of the Vendôme Column. He went into exile in Switzerland and died in poverty. His works include "Burial at Ornans" and "The Origin of the World."

Who died on a day like today?

Among the most important deaths that occurred on June 10 are:

1988 : Josep Tarradellas, president of the Generalitat of Catalonia in exile and provisional president until 1980, dies in Barcelona.

1923 : Antonio Gaudí, Spanish architect and representative of Modernism, known for works such as the Sagrada Familia and Park Güell, died in Barcelona after being struck by a tram.

1894 : Federico Madrazo, Spanish Romantic painter, prominent in portraits and historical painting, dies in Madrid.

1190 : Frederick I, Holy Roman Emperor, drowns after falling from his horse in the River Saleph during the Third Crusade.

Today is Portugal Day

Portugal Day is celebrated on June 10 in commemoration of the death of Luís de Camões , a prominent poet and literary figure from the country, known for his work Os Lusíadas. This date not only pays tribute to Camões but also celebrates Portugal's cultural, historical, and sovereign identity. Since 1910, the day has been designated to reflect on the country's history and foster patriotism and appreciation for national traditions.

Portugal Day celebrations include ceremonies honoring Camões and cultural events in various regions. In addition, popular festivities include concerts, parades, and activities celebrating Portuguese identity. This day is also an opportunity to recognize those who have significantly contributed to the country's culture and society, strengthening the sense of national unity and pride in Portugal's cultural heritage.