June 25: 1st Female PhD, Custer's Last Stand, the Hoover Dam and the Korean War

On This Day in History June 25, 2020 Historical Events 1678  Venetian Elena Cornaro Piscopia is awarded a doctorate of philosophy from the University of Padua, 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) Lord Mountbatten (1900 - 1979) Ricky Gervais 59th Birthday More Famous Birthdays Famous Deaths George Armstrong Custer (1839 - 1876) Michael Jackson (1958 - 2009) More Famous Deaths Vietnam War Quiz (It's Hard!) How well do you know the Vietnam War? Test your knowledge in our quiz, see how highly you score and share your knowledge of the War in Vietnam with friends! Take the Quiz You Might Like Take Our Weekly Quiz You received this email because you opted in at our website, OnThisDay.com Update Your Preferences | Unsubscribe © 2020 OnThisDay.com 2 Acacia Place, Tauranga 3110, New Zealand