site.btaToday's Observances: June 25

The world:

- National Day of Mozambique. Independence Day (1975);

- National Day of Slovenia. Statehood Day (1991).

On this date in Bulgarian history:

1880: National Statistical Institute's predecessor is found.

1887: The 3rd Grand National Assembly (1886-1887) elects Ferdinand Saxe-Coburg-Gotha Prince of Bulgaria (Tsar since September 22, 1908).

1962: Diplomatic relations established with Benin (Dahomey until 1975).

1975: Diplomatic relations established with Mozambique.

1991: Sofia Commodity Exchange is inaugurated.

1999: National Assembly ratifies Agreement with NATO on transit passage of troops and equipment through Bulgaria within framework of operation against Yugoslavia.

2005: Elections held for 40th National Assembly.

2009: The 40th National Assembly holds its conclusive final sitting.