What Happened on September 25?
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EVENTS ON SEPTEMBER 25
Explore the most important historical events that happened on September 25, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
Sequoia National Park
Year:
1890
The United States Congress establishes Sequoia National Park.
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Russian frigate Alexander Nevsky
Year:
1868
The Imperial Russian steam frigate Alexander Nevsky is shipwrecked off Jutland while carrying Grand Duke Alexei Alexandrovich of Russia.
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Lewis and Clark Expedition
Year:
1804
The Teton Sioux (a subdivision of the Lakota) demand one of the boats from the Lewis and Clark Expedition as a toll for allowing the expedition to move further upriver.
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Hui opera
Year:
1790
Four Great Anhui Troupes introduce Anhui opera to Beijing in honor of the Qianlong Emperor's eightieth birthday.
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Leonardo Torres Quevedo
Year:
1906
Leonardo Torres Quevedo demonstrates the Telekino in the Bilbao Abra (Spain), guiding an electric boat from the shore with people on board, which was controlled at a distance over 2 km (1.2 mi), in what is considered to be the origin of modern wireless remote-control operation principles.
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French battleship Liberté
Year:
1911
An explosion of badly degraded propellant charges on board the French battleship Liberté detonates the forward ammunition magazines and destroys the ship.
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Bill Cosby
Year:
2018
Bill Cosby is sentenced to three to ten years in prison for aggravated sexual assault.
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Battle of Megiddo (1918)
Year:
1918
World War I: The end of the Battle of Megiddo, the climax of the British Army's Sinai and Palestine campaign under General Edmund Allenby.
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BIRTHS ON SEPTEMBER 25
Discover famous people and historical figures born on September 25, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Dee Dee Warwick
Year of birth:
1942
Dee Dee Warwick, American singer (died 2008)
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John Taylor (jazz)
Year of birth:
1942
John Taylor, English pianist and educator (died 2015)
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Vivien Stern, Baroness Stern
Year of birth:
1941
Vivien Stern, Baroness Stern, English academic and politician
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Tim Severin
Year of birth:
1940
Tim Severin, Indian-English explorer, historian, and author (died 2020)
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Feroz Khan (actor)
Year of birth:
1939
Feroz Khan, Indian actor, director, and producer (died 2009)
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Leon Brittan
Year of birth:
1939
Leon Brittan, English lawyer and politician, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills (died 2015)
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Henri Pescarolo
Year of birth:
1942
Henri Pescarolo, French race car driver
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Robert Miano
Year of birth:
1942
Robert Miano, American actor and producer
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DEATHS ON SEPTEMBER 25
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on September 25, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Miller Huggins
Year of death:
1929
Miller Huggins, American baseball player and manager (born 1879)
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Richard F. Outcault
Year of death:
1928
Richard F. Outcault, American cartoonist, created The Yellow Kid and Buster Brown (born 1863)
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Ring Lardner
Year of death:
1933
Ring Lardner, American journalist and author (born 1885)
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Lev Zadov
Year of death:
1938
Lev Zadov, Ukrainian intelligence agent (born 1893)
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Foxhall P. Keene
Year of death:
1941
Foxhall P. Keene, American polo player, golfer, and race car driver (born 1867)
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Ali Saip Ursavaş
Year of death:
1939
Ali Saip Ursavaş, Turkish soldier and politician (born 1885)
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Herbert Booth
Year of death:
1926
Herbert Booth, English songwriter and bandleader (born 1862)
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Mikhail Alekseyev
Year of death:
1918
Mikhail Alekseyev, Russian general (born 1857)
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HOLIDAYS ON SEPTEMBER 25
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on September 25 around the world.
Sergius of Radonezh
Christian feast day: Sergius of Radonezh (repose)
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Lancelot Andrewes
Christian feast day: Lancelot Andrewes (Church of England)
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Fermin
Christian feast day: Fermin of Amiens
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Vincent Strambi
Christian feast day: Vincent Strambi
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September 25 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: September 25 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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United States
National Research Administrators Day (United States)
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Harki
Day of National Recognition for the Harkis (France)
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Finbar of Cork
Christian feast day: Finbarr
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