June 1925

Monday 01:

Lou Gehrig of the New York Yankees plays the first game in his record streak of 2,130 consecutive games, an endurance record in major league baseball that stands till Cal Ripken, Jr. broke it in 1995.

Tuesday 02:

Wally Pipp, first baseman of the New York Yankees, asks for a day off due to a headache. He is replaced in the lineup by Lou Gehrig, who also starts the next 2,128 consecutive games.

Saturday 06:

The Chrysler Corporation is founded by Walter Percy Chrysler.

Wednesday 10:

Inagural service for the United Church of Canada, a union of Presbyterian, Methodist, and Congregationalist churches held in Toronto arena

Tuesday 16:

The most famous Young Pioneer camp of the USSR, Artek established.

Monday 29:

Canada House opens in London, England.