What Happened on November 25?

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EVENTS ON NOVEMBER 25

Explore the most important historical events that happened on November 25, featuring key moments that shaped the world.

American Indian Wars

Year: 1876

American Indian Wars: In retaliation for the American defeat at the Battle of the Little Bighorn, United States Army troops sack the sleeping village of Cheyenne Chief Dull Knife at the headwaters of the Powder River.

Haakon VII

Year: 1905

Prince Carl of Denmark arrives in Norway to become King Haakon VII of Norway.

American Civil War

Year: 1863

American Civil War: Battle of Missionary Ridge: Union forces led by General Ulysses S. Grant break the Siege of Chattanooga by routing Confederate troops under General Braxton Bragg at Missionary Ridge in Tennessee.

1833 Sumatra earthquake

Year: 1833

A massive undersea earthquake, estimated magnitude between 8.7 and 9.2, rocks Sumatra, producing a massive tsunami all along the Indonesian coast.

Greek frigate Hellas

Year: 1826

The Greek frigate Hellas arrives in Nafplion to become the first flagship of the Hellenic Navy.

Românul de la Pind

Year: 1912

Românul de la Pind, the longest-running newspaper by and about Aromanians prior to World War II, ceases its publications.

Albert Einstein

Year: 1915

Albert Einstein presents the field equations of general relativity to the Prussian Academy of Sciences.

Nazi Party

Year: 1931

Wilhelm Schäfer leaves the Nazi Party and hands over the Boxheim Documents to the Frankfurt police.

BIRTHS ON NOVEMBER 25

Discover famous people and historical figures born on November 25, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.

Ranganath Misra

Year of birth: 1926

Ranganath Misra, Indian lawyer and jurist, 21st Chief Justice of India (died 2012)

Paul Desmond

Year of birth: 1924

Paul Desmond, American saxophonist and composer (died 1977)

Sybil Stockdale

Year of birth: 1924

Sybil Stockdale, American activist, co-founded the National League of Families (died 2015)

Takaaki Yoshimoto

Year of birth: 1924

Takaaki Yoshimoto, Japanese poet, philosopher, and critic (died 2012)

Jeffrey Hunter

Year of birth: 1926

Jeffrey Hunter, American actor and producer (died 1969)

Poul Anderson

Year of birth: 1926

Poul Anderson, American author (died 2001)

Kathryn Crosby

Year of birth: 1933

Kathryn Crosby, American actress and singer (died 2024)

Nat Adderley

Year of birth: 1931

Nat Adderley, American cornet and trumpet player (died 2000)

DEATHS ON NOVEMBER 25

Look back at notable individuals who passed away on November 25, and learn about their lasting influences on history.

Myra Hess

Year of death: 1965

Myra Hess, English pianist and educator (born 1890)

Alexander Marinesko

Year of death: 1963

Alexander Marinesko, Russian lieutenant (born 1913)

Paul Siple

Year of death: 1968

Paul Siple, American geographer and explorer (born 1908)

Upton Sinclair

Year of death: 1968

Upton Sinclair, American novelist, critic, and essayist (born 1878)

Yukio Mishima

Year of death: 1970

Yukio Mishima, Japanese author, actor, and director (born 1925)

Hubert Van Innis

Year of death: 1961

Hubert Van Innis, Belgian archer (born 1866)

Gérard Philipe

Year of death: 1959

Gérard Philipe, French actor (born 1922)

Johannes V. Jensen

Year of death: 1950

Johannes V. Jensen, Danish author and playwright, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1873)

HOLIDAYS ON NOVEMBER 25

See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on November 25 around the world.

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

Roses Revolution

Roses Revolution Day, against obstetric violence

November 25 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)

Christian feast day: November 25 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)

James Huntington

Christian feast day: James Otis Sargent Huntington (Episcopal Church)

Elizabeth of Reute

Christian feast day: Elizabeth of Reute

Isaac Watts

Christian feast day: Isaac Watts (Lutheran Church and Church of England)

Catherine of Alexandria

Christian feast day: Catherine of Alexandria and its related observances

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