1925Battle
Battle event - February 25
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25 February in history
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1925Invention
Invention event - February 25
Historic invention event recorded on this date in 1925, noted in contemporary archives as significant.
1925Medical
Medical event - February 25
Historic medical event recorded on this date in 1925, noted in contemporary archives as significant.
1925Tragedy
Tragedy event - February 25
Historic tragedy event recorded on this date in 1925, noted in contemporary archives as significant.
1989Achievement
First person to reach both North and South Poles
Robert Swan became first to walk to both poles.
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1873Birth
Birth of Enrico Caruso
Italian opera tenor Enrico Caruso was born in Naples.
1925Birth
Birth event - February 25
Historic birth event recorded on this date in 1925, noted in contemporary archives as significant.
1971Birth
Sean Astin born
Sean Astin was born. American actor.
1976Birth
Rashida Jones born
Rashida Jones was born. American actress.
Died on this day
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Suicide
2008Death
Heath Ledger dies
Heath Ledger, actor, died on this day in 2008. Accidental prescription drug overdose. Remembered as: Acclaimed performances, including the Joker in The Dark Knight.
Accident
2012Death
Whitney Houston dies
Whitney Houston, singer and actress, died on this day in 2012. Accidental drowning. Remembered as: One of the best-selling music artists of all time.
Assassinated
1865Death
Abraham Lincoln dies
Abraham Lincoln, politician, died on this day in 1865. Assassinated by John Wilkes Booth. Remembered as: 16th President of the US, led the nation during the Civil War.
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.
Accident
1997Death
Diana, Princess of Wales dies
Diana, Princess of Wales, member of british royal family, died on this day in 1997. Car crash in Paris. Remembered as: Global humanitarian and celebrated royal figure.
Famous birthdays
27 this weekToday · 25 February
- Rashida JonesAmerican actress (born 1976)Born 1976 · 50 years ago today
- Sean AstinAmerican actor (born 1971)Born 1971 · 55 years ago today
- BEBirth event - February 25Historic birth event recorded on this date in 1925, noted inBorn 1925 · 101 years ago today
- Enrico CarusoItalian opera tenor (1873–1921)Born 1873 · 153 years ago today
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Erykah BaduAmerican singer (born 1971)26 February · born 1971
Michael BoltonAmerican singer-songwriter (born 1953)26 February · born 1953- BEBirth event - February 26Historic birth event recorded on this date in 1926, noted in26 February · born 1926
Victor HugoFrench writer and politician (1802–1885)26 February · born 1802
Josh GrobanAmerican singer and actor (born 1981)27 February · born 1981
Elizabeth TaylorBritish-American actress (1932–2011)27 February · born 1932
Celebration25 February
National Clam Chowder Day
Celebrates the hearty, traditional North American seafood soup.
Music · No.1 on this day
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Sport on this day
0Finals, medals and records decided on 25 February.
No recorded sporting finals on this date yet.
Sporting almanac
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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