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Classic headlineTyphoon Rips Through Cemetery; Hundreds Dead
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1950
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???? First everThomas Goldsmith Jr. files a patent for a "Cathode Ray Tube Amusement Device", the first ever electronic game.
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2011 First everThe first wave of the Egyptian revolution begins throughout the country, marked by street demonstrations, rallies, acts of civil disobedience, riots, labour strikes, and violent clashes.
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1979 First everPope John Paul II starts his first official papal visits outside Italy to The Bahamas, Dominican Republic, and Mexico.
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1759Birth
Robert Burns born
Scottish national poet Robert Burns was born in Alloway, Ayrshire.
1975Birth
Mia Kirshner born
Mia Kirshner was born. Canadian actress.
1981Birth
Alicia Keys born
Alicia Keys was born. American singer.
Died on this day
17 in the archiveFive infamous ends — executed, assassinated or murdered — drawn at random from the archive. All infamous ends →
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1948Death
Mahatma Gandhi dies
Mahatma Gandhi, political ethicist, died on this day in 1948. Assassinated. Remembered as: Leader of the Indian independence movement.
Assassinated
1980Death
John Lennon dies
John Lennon, musician, died on this day in 1980. Assassinated in New York City. Remembered as: Co-lead vocalist and founder of The Beatles.
Suicide
30 BCDeath
Cleopatra dies
Cleopatra, queen of the ptolemaic kingdom, died on this day in 30 BC. Suicide (historically debated, asp bite). Remembered as: The last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt.
Assassinated
1968Death
Martin Luther King Jr. dies
Martin Luther King Jr., civil rights leader, died on this day in 1968. Assassinated in Memphis. Remembered as: Prominent leader in the American civil rights movement.
Suicide
2014Death
Robin Williams dies
Robin Williams, actor and comedian, died on this day in 2014. Suicide. Remembered as: Known for his improvisational skills and wide variety of roles.
Famous birthdays
21 this weekToday · 25 January
- Alicia KeysAmerican singer and songwriter (born 1981)Born 1981 · 45 years ago today
- Mia KirshnerCanadian actress (born 1975)Born 1975 · 51 years ago today
- Robert BurnsScottish poet and lyricist (1759–1796)Born 1759 · 267 years ago today
Coming up this week
Sasha BanksAmerican professional wrestler (born 1992)26 January · born 1992
Ellen DeGeneresAmerican comedian and television host (born 1958)26 January · born 1958
Douglas MacArthurUnited States Army general (1880–1964)26 January · born 1880
Rosamund PikeBritish actress and producer (born 1979)27 January · born 1979
Bridget FondaAmerican actress (born 1964)27 January · born 1964
Wolfgang Amadeus MozartComposer and musician (1756–1791)27 January · born 1756
Holiday25 January
Burns Night
Traditional Scottish celebration of the life and poetry of national bard Robert Burns.
Music · No.1 on this day
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Sport on this day
0Finals, medals and records decided on 25 January.
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Who was champion, 10, 25 and 50 years ago
World Cups, Olympics, Wimbledon, the Masters, Super Bowl and more — year by year since 1877.
2016 10 yrs ago
- Olympic GamesSummer Olympics in Rio
- WimbledonAndy Murray and Serena Williams win Wimbledon
- Super BowlDenver Broncos win Super Bowl 50
- Tour de FranceChris Froome wins the Tour de France
- The MastersDanny Willett wins the Masters
- World SeriesChicago Cubs win the World Series
2001 25 yrs ago
- WimbledonGoran Ivanisevic and Venus Williams win Wimbledon
- Super BowlBaltimore Ravens win Super Bowl XXXV
- The MastersTiger Woods wins the Masters
- World SeriesArizona Diamondbacks win the World Series
- NBA FinalsLos Angeles Lakers win the NBA Finals
- Stanley CupColorado Avalanche win the Stanley Cup
1976 50 yrs ago
- Olympic GamesSummer Olympics in Montreal
- Olympic GamesWinter Olympics in Innsbruck
- WimbledonBjorn Borg and Chris Evert win Wimbledon
- Super BowlPittsburgh Steelers win Super Bowl X
- Tour de FranceLucien Van Impe wins the Tour de France
- The MastersRaymond Floyd wins the Masters
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