The IOC was established on June 23, 1894, at the Sorbonne University in Paris, at the inaugural Olympic Congress, which was organised by Baron Pierre de Coubertin. Since then, the IOC and the Olympic movement have grown. The original Olympic Charter reflected de Coubertin's utopian view of athletics' place in the world at large, and those emotions remain unchanged in the present Charter text. Throughout contemporary Olympic history, the IOC has been at the heart of various political issues. Given the Olympics' dominance in sports, it is not surprise that they have been utilised to push political goals.

It's been twenty years since we first met the young wizard who lived in a closet under the stairs at Number 4 Privet Drive, in a perfectly regular family. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was released on June 26, 1997, and while the initial edition of the hardback sold just 500 copies – 300 of which went to libraries – the series has already sold over 450 million copies worldwide and been translated into 67 languages.

Picasso, largely regarded as the preeminent figure in twentieth-century art, was born in Malaga, Spain, in 1881. Pablo Picasso held his first big exhibition on June 24, 1901, at a gallery on Paris' famed avenue Laffitte. Picasso's talent is praised in the fact that he began showing six years earlier, at the age of thirteen.

The third World Cup began with two wonderful shocks, when India defeated the West Indies and Zimbabwe defeated Australia in the first round of matches, and finished with the biggest surprise of all, when India defeated the West Indies again, this time in the final at Lord's. None of the eight teams had to settle for a draw. India got £20,000 for their triumph, in addition to the Trophy and silver-gilt medals for each player. On this day in 1983, Kapil Dev and his India team created history by becoming the first to win the ICC Cricket World Cup. Lord's hosted India's biggest cricketing success at the time, when they defeated two-time champions West Indies by 43 runs to claim the prized trophy.

Shah Rukh Khan made his big screen debut in 1992 with Deewana. The film was directed by Raj Kanwar and stars Divya Bharti, Amrish Puri, and Rishi Kapoor in important roles. The film was a commercial success, and SRK got acclaim for his performance. However, did you know that in an interview at the time, he termed his own performance disgusting and awful?

The General Assembly proclaimed June 23 as Public Service Day by passing Resolution 57/277 on December 20, 2002. UN Public Service Day honours the importance and virtue of community service; promotes the role of public service in the development process; recognises the efforts of public servants; and encourages young people to seek jobs in the public sector.

Ariana Grande is an American singer and actress who has made a name for herself throughout the world for her vocal abilities. She has been performing in plays and singing at public events since she was a child, and she has gradually determined that this is what she wants to do for the rest of her life. Her earliest encounters with the world of entertainment were with the 'Broadway' musicals 'Beauty and the Beast' and 'The Wizard of Oz.' She was also a member of the cast of several television series, but Ariana Grande eventually opted to focus her efforts mostly on music. Ariana Grande-Butera was born on June 26, 1993, in Florida, to Joan Grande and Edward Butera. Her father had a graphic design business, while her mother ran 'Horse-McCann Communications.'

Arjun Kapoor is a well-known Bollywood actor who appears in Hindi films. He was born on June 26, 1985, and is the son of director Boney Kapoor and Mona Shourie Kapoor, as well as the half brother of Khushi Kapoor and Jhanvi Kapoor. Arjun Kapoor began his career as an assistant producer in his father's production before making his Bollywood debut in 2012 with Ishaqzaade, in which he starred with Parineeti Chopra. Arjun Kapoor later starred in Gunday, 2 States, Finding Fanny, and Ki and Kaa.

Talking about soccer talismans would be incomplete without including the name of the highly competent and brilliant Zinedine Zidane. Zidane is a terrific professional and one of the best players in football history. Zidane, a master of the game's foundations and methods, is noted for his outstanding control and dribbling talents, as well as his magic touch, focused vision, and strong leadership qualities. During his playing career, he was one of the greatest in terms of receiving and handling the ball. He scored 31 goals in 108 international appearances. Zinedine Zidane was born in Marseille, France, on June 23, 1972, to Smal and Malika. He has four elder brothers and sisters.

Michael Jackson, who has been performing since the age of five, is one of the most famous vocalists in history. Thriller, his 1983 record, sold forty million copies, making it the best-selling album of all time. He built an image that his millions of admirers emulated via his record albums and music videos. Michael Jackson died on June 25, 2009, at a leased residence in the Los Angeles neighbourhood. Michael Joseph Jackson was a singer, dancer, performer, and recording artist from the United States. Michael Jackson personified the age of pop throughout the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, giving him the moniker "King of Pop." Until his tragic demise in 2009, he was a global icon.

Lionel Messi was born on June 27, 1987, in Rosario, Santa Fe Province, to Jorge Messi and Celia Cuccittini. He has two older brothers, Rodrigo and Matias, and one sister, Maria Sol. Lionel Messi is an Argentine former professional footballer regarded as one of the finest players in global history. He was the only player in history to win five FIFA Ballons d'Or and the first to win three European Golden Shoes. During his pro career he smashed many world records and possesses the records for most goals scored in La Liga, a La Liga season (50), a calendar year (91), a single season (73), and a Champions League match (5), among several others.

"The Fast and the Furious," a criminal drama set in the clandestine world of street racing in Southern California, opens in theatres around the country on June 22, 2001. Little did the film company realise at the time, but the car-themed drama would go on to become the most successful series in Universal Pictures' 104-year history. With The Fast and the Furious, director Rob Cohen delivered on a $38 million budget. Earning $40 million or more in the first weekend is amazing enough. The most striking aspect of the first film, however, is that it was inspired by a tale published in the May 1998 issue of Vibe magazine.

Karisma Kapoor, born on June 25, 1974, is a well-known actress from the 1990s. She was born and raised in Mumbai and is a member of the Kapoor family. The whole Kapoor family was involved in the Bollywood business. Despite being from the profession, her father did not appreciate women working in it and so divorced his wife. Karisma abandoned her schooling at the age of seventeen and made her Bollywood debut in 1991 with "Prem Qaidi." She went on to star in films such as Jigar, Anari, Coolie No. 1, Raja Babu, and many more.

India had recently been given ICC Full Membership, and they played their first Test match at Lord's in June. It was the tour's lone Test, and England won by 158 runs after scoring 259 and 275/8d in the two innings, while India was bowled out for 189 and 187.