What Happened on April 25?
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EVENTS ON APRIL 25
Explore the most important historical events that happened on April 25, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
Véry bombing
Year:
1892
Véry bombing during the Ère des attentats (1892–1894)
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Spanish–American War
Year:
1898
Spanish–American War: The United States Congress declares that a state of war between the U.S. and Spain has existed since April 21, when an American naval blockade of the Spanish colony of Cuba began.
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French Third Republic
Year:
1882
French and Vietnamese troops clashed in Tonkin, when Commandant Henri Rivière seized the citadel of Hanoi with a small force of marine infantry.
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American Civil War
Year:
1862
American Civil War: Forces under U.S. Admiral David Farragut demand the surrender of the Confederate city of New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Suez Canal
Year:
1859
British and French engineers break ground for the Suez Canal.
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World War I
Year:
1915
World War I: The Battle of Gallipoli begins: The invasion of the Turkish Gallipoli Peninsula by British, French, Indian, Newfoundland, Australian and New Zealand troops, begins with landings at Anzac Cove and Cape Helles.
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Anzac Day
Year:
1916
Anzac Day is commemorated for the first time on the first anniversary of the landing at ANZAC Cove.
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UNCF
Year:
1944
The United Negro College Fund is incorporated.
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BIRTHS ON APRIL 25
Discover famous people and historical figures born on April 25, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Cy Twombly
Year of birth:
1928
Cy Twombly, American-Italian painter and sculptor (died 2011)
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Yvette Williams
Year of birth:
1929
Yvette Williams, New Zealand long jumper, shot putter, and discus thrower (died 2019)
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Corín Tellado
Year of birth:
1927
Corín Tellado, Spanish author (died 2009)
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Albert Uderzo
Year of birth:
1927
Albert Uderzo, French author and illustrator (died 2020)
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Johnny Craig
Year of birth:
1926
Johnny Craig, American author and illustrator (died 2001)
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Peter Schulz
Year of birth:
1930
Peter Schulz, German lawyer and politician, Mayor of Hamburg (died 2013)
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Paul Mazursky
Year of birth:
1930
Paul Mazursky, American actor, director, and screenwriter (died 2014)
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Nikolai Kardashev
Year of birth:
1932
Nikolai Kardashev, Russian astrophysicist (died 2019)
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DEATHS ON APRIL 25
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on April 25, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Louis-Olivier Taillon
Year of death:
1923
Louis-Olivier Taillon, Canadian lawyer and politician, 8th Premier of Quebec (born 1840)
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Emmeline B. Wells
Year of death:
1921
Emmeline B. Wells, American journalist and women's rights advocate (born 1828)
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Pyotr Wrangel
Year of death:
1928
Pyotr Nikolayevich Wrangel, Russian general (born 1878)
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Salih Bozok
Year of death:
1941
Salih Bozok, Turkish commander and politician (born 1881)
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Vladimir Nemirovich-Danchenko
Year of death:
1943
Vladimir Nemirovich-Danchenko, Russian director, producer, and playwright (born 1858)
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Augustus D. Juilliard
Year of death:
1919
Augustus D. Juilliard, American businessman and philanthropist (born 1836)
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Frederick W. Seward
Year of death:
1915
Frederick W. Seward, American journalist, lawyer, and politician, 6th United States Assistant Secretary of State (born 1830)
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Henri Duveyrier
Year of death:
1892
Henri Duveyrier, French explorer (born 1840)
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HOLIDAYS ON APRIL 25
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on April 25 around the world.
Pope Anianus of Alexandria
Christian feast day: Anianus of Alexandria
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April 25 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: April 25 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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Carnation Revolution
Freedom Day (Portugal)
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Liberation Day (Italy)
Liberation Day (Italy)
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Anzac Day
Anzac Day (Australia, New Zealand, Tonga)
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Peter of Saint Joseph de Betancur
Christian feast day: Peter of Saint Joseph de Betancur
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Giovanni Battista Piamarta
Christian feast day: Giovanni Battista Piamarta
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Rogation days
Christian feast day: Major Rogation (Western Christianity)
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