Today's Lowdown: June 13th, 2025
Events unfolded on June 13th. - Events unfolded on June 13th.
Got some history happening? Hell yes! June 13th isn't just another day, it's packed with notable events that'll make your brain dance. Here's the lowdown:
Name Day
Surprise! Today's the day for Antonius and Bernhard! These gentlemen's birthdays fly under the radar, but remember, big things come in small packages... or so they say.
Historical Happenings
Let's take a trip down memory lane, shall we?
- 2015: Swedish Prince Carl Philip (36) and Sofia Hellqvist (30) said, "I do!" in a ceremony held in Stockholm. With this, the ex-model became the glamorous "Princess Sofia, Duchess of Värmland." Cupid sure moves fast, huh?
- 2000: After approximately 19 years in prison, Turkish Pope assassin Ali Agca was pardoned in Italy. This right-wing extremist had put a bullet in Pope John Paul II back in 1981. Soon, Agca was on his way back to Turkey. And they said time heals all wounds...
- 1990: The final pieces of the Berlin Wall started to crumble in Berlin. History in the making, right there!
- 1985: Arsonists turned the Rubens painting "Portrait of Spanish King Philip IV" into nothing more than a charred memory at the Kunsthaus in Zurich. It's like that old saying, "Protect the art, before it's too late."
- 1525: German reformer Martin Luther took a break from revolutionizing religious thought to tie the knot with former nun Katharina von Bora. Talk about a double life, eh?
Birthdays
A slice of cake for these birthday boys and girls!
- 1980: Sarah Connor, Germany's pop sensation ("From Zero to Hero") adds another year to her life. Here's to many more hits, girl!
- 1965: Infanta Cristina, Spanish princess, sister of King Felipe VI, is feeling the queen bee vibes, as she reaches 60!
- 1940: Gojko Mitic, the Serbian actor known for his roles in around 15 DEFA Indian films, celebrates another year around the sun.
- 1935: Christo and Jeanne-Claude, the artist power couple responsible for wrapping the Reichstag building in Berlin in 1995, share a birthday. Now that's a creative couple!
Deaths
A sad farewell to:
- 1965: Martin Buber, the Austrian-Israeli philosopher, left us with some deep thoughts and concepts, like "I and Thou" and "The Chassidic Message."
Miscellaneous
- Berlin: Did all the action happen in this city or what? From the Berlin Wall demolition to the infamous art arson, Berlin's definitely got some stories.
- Sofia Hellqvist: Once a model, now a princess! It's not every day you marry into the Swedish royal family.
- Stockholm: Where it all started for Carl Philip and his princess bride, Sofia.
- Värmland: Can you believe Sofia's title includes this Swedish province?
- Italy: Home to one controversial prisoner, Ali Agca.
- Pope: John Paul II was the unfortunate victim of Agca's attempted assassination.
- Turkey: After Agca was pardoned in Italy, he came back to his homeland.
So, there you have it! June 13th, a day of weddings, demolitions, art destruction, and even a little assassination (though not specific to June 13th). Make sure to celebrate and cherish history every day! 🥂🤴🏻👑
The Commission, amidst historical celebrations and commemorations on June 13th, 2025, has also been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation in the pop-cultural landscape dominated by celebrities and entertainment, where politics often intertwines with general news and crime-and-justice stories. These diverse events serve as a reminder of the importance of addressing risks in ionizing radiation for the safety of workers, especially against the backdrop of notable happenings in places like Berlin and Stockholm.
