This Day in History, June 25th

At the Diet of Augsburg today’s date in 1530, the Augsburg Confession was presented to the Holy Roman Emperor by the Lutheran princes and Electors of Germany, outlining the shared beliefs of the Lutheran Church. The US 7th Cavalry under Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer were smashed by Sioux and Cheyenne warriors in Custer’s Last Stand, and The Diary of a Young Girl, better known as The Diary of Anne Frank, was published for the first time. Plus we celebrate birthdays for George Orwell, Sonia Sotomayor, Carly Simon, George Michael and more!

Today’s Tracks:

Carly Simon – You’re So Vain

George Michael – Faith