What Happened on June 25, 1912

Historical Events

Sports History

British Open Men's Golf, Muirfield: Ted Ray wins wire-to-wire by 4 shots from defending champion Harry Vardon

Famous Birthdays

  • Virginia Lacy Jones, American librarian and presidential advisor, born in Cincinnati, Ohio (d. 1984)
  • William T. Cahill, American politician, 46th Governor of New Jersey (1970-74), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (d. 1996)
Born in 1912

Famous Deaths

  • Lawrence Alma Tadema, Dutch-British painter, dies at 76
  • Louis Antoine, Belgian miner and sect leader, dies at about 65
1912 Highlights

About June 25, 1912

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 110 years, 11 months and 5 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Cancer