What Happened on February 25?
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EVENTS ON FEBRUARY 25
Explore the most important historical events that happened on February 25, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
Tallinn
Year:
1918
World War I: German forces capture Tallinn to virtually complete the occupation of Estonia.
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World War I
Year:
1916
World War I: In the Battle of Verdun, a German unit captures Fort Douaumont, keystone of the French defences, without a fight.
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Democratic Republic of Georgia
Year:
1921
Georgian capital Tbilisi falls to the invading Russian forces after heavy fighting and the Russians declare the Georgian Soviet Socialist Republic.
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Adolf Hitler
Year:
1932
Adolf Hitler, having been stateless for seven years, obtains German citizenship when he is appointed a Brunswick state official by Dietrich Klagges, a fellow Nazi. As a result, Hitler is able to run for Reichspräsident in the 1932 election.
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USS Ranger (CV-4)
Year:
1933
Launch of the USS Ranger at Newport News, Virginia. It is the first purpose-built aircraft carrier to be commissioned by the US Navy.
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Marie-Adélaïde, Grand Duchess of Luxembourg
Year:
1912
Marie-Adélaïde, the eldest of six daughters of Guillaume IV, becomes the first reigning Grand Duchess of Luxembourg.
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Guangxu Emperor
Year:
1875
Guangxu Emperor of Qing dynasty China begins his reign, under Empress Dowager Cixi's regency.
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George Frideric Handel
Year:
1705
George Frideric Handel's opera Nero premiered in Hamburg.
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BIRTHS ON FEBRUARY 25
Discover famous people and historical figures born on February 25, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
S. Rajaratnam
Year of birth:
1915
S. Rajaratnam, Singaporean politician, 1st Senior Minister of Singapore (died 2006)
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Jim Backus
Year of birth:
1913
Jim Backus, American actor and screenwriter (died 1989)
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Gert Fröbe
Year of birth:
1913
Gert Fröbe, German actor (died 1988)
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Anthony Burgess
Year of birth:
1917
Anthony Burgess, English author, playwright, and critic (died 1993)
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Bobby Riggs
Year of birth:
1918
Bobby Riggs, American tennis player (died 1995)
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Andy Pafko
Year of birth:
1921
Andy Pafko, American baseball player and manager (died 2013)
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Philip C. Habib
Year of birth:
1920
Philip Habib, American academic and diplomat, Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs (died 1992)
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Monte Irvin
Year of birth:
1919
Monte Irvin, American baseball player and executive (died 2016)
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DEATHS ON FEBRUARY 25
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on February 25, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Jung Bahadur Rana
Year of death:
1877
Jung Bahadur Rana, Nepalese ruler (born 1816)
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Townsend Harris
Year of death:
1878
Townsend Harris, American merchant, politician, and diplomat, United States Ambassador to Japan (born 1804)
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Paul Reuter
Year of death:
1899
Paul Reuter, German-English journalist and businessman, founded Reuters (born 1816)
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Henrik Hertz
Year of death:
1870
Henrik Hertz, Danish poet and playwright (born 1797)
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Otto Ludwig (writer)
Year of death:
1865
Otto Ludwig, German author, playwright, and critic (born 1813)
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Daoguang Emperor
Year of death:
1850
Daoguang Emperor of China (born 1782)
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Thomas Moore
Year of death:
1852
Thomas Moore, Irish poet and lyricist (born 1779)
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Anton Arensky
Year of death:
1906
Anton Arensky, Russian pianist and composer (born 1861)
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HOLIDAYS ON FEBRUARY 25
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on February 25 around the world.
Kitano Tenmangū
Kitano Baika-sai or "Plum Blossom Festival" (Kitano Tenman-gu Shrine, Kyoto, Japan)
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February 25 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast days: February 25 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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People Power Revolution
People Power Day (Philippines)
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Suriname
Revolution Day in Suriname
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Soviet Occupation Day (Georgia)
Soviet Occupation Day (Georgia)
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Æthelberht of Kent
Christian feast days: Æthelberht of Kent
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Saint Walpurga
Christian feast days: Saint Walpurga (she was canonised on 1 May c. 870 and Walpurgis Night is celebrated 30 April)
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Beatification
Christian feast days: Blessed Ciriaco María Sancha y Hervás
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