JUNE 25 | Birthdays and Events
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Notable Birthdays for June 25
Eric Carle (1929-2021) - Children's author who wrote The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
Larry Kramer (1935-2020) - Co-founder of the Gay Men's Health Crisis.
Carly Simon (1943-Still Living) - Singer whose song You're So Vain ranks as one of the best songs of all time by a female artist.
Jimmie Walker (1947-Still Living) - Actor known for his comedic role as JJ on Good Times.
Anthony Bourdain (1956-2018) - Acclaimed chef.
Memorable Events for June 25
1630 - Governor Winthrop introduces the fork to American dining.
1788 - Virginia becomes the 10th state to ratify the Constitution.
1867 - Lucien Smith patents the first barbed wire.
1868 - President Johnson signs a law establishing an 8-hour workday for government workers.
1929 - President Hoover authorizes the building of the Hoover Dam.