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Treaty of Rome establishes EEC
Treaty of Rome signed establishing European Economic Community, precursor to EU.
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25 March in history
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Classic headlineDrunk Gets Nine Months in Violin Case
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When was “Last issue of the Bulletin de la Fédération jurassienne, the first or one of the first anarchist newspapers.” happening? Slide to your guess.
1950
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???? First everLast issue of the Bulletin de la Fédération jurassienne, the first or one of the first anarchist newspapers.
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1948 First everMeteorologists at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City, United States, issued the world's first tornado forecast after noticing conditions similar to another tornado that had struck five days earlier.
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Constantine was selected as one of the last popes of the Byzantine Papacy.
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1942Birth
Birth of Aretha Franklin
Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin was born in Memphis, Tennessee, 18 Grammy winner.
1947Birth
Elton John born
Elton John was born. English singer.
1965Birth
Sarah Jessica Parker born
Sarah Jessica Parker was born. American actress.
Died on this day
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44 BCDeath
Julius Caesar dies
Julius Caesar, roman general/statesman, died on this day in 44 BC. Assassinated by Roman senators. Remembered as: Critical role in the demise of the Roman Republic.
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.
Suicide
1962Death
Marilyn Monroe dies
Marilyn Monroe, actress and model, died on this day in 1962. Barbiturate overdose. Remembered as: Iconic actress and sex symbol of the 1950s and 1960s.
Suicide
1890Death
Vincent van Gogh dies
Vincent van Gogh, painter, died on this day in 1890. Suicide by gunshot. Remembered as: Post-Impressionist whose work deeply influenced 20th-century art.
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.
Famous birthdays
24 this weekToday · 25 March
- Sarah Jessica ParkerAmerican actress (born 1965)Born 1965 · 61 years ago today
- Elton JohnBritish musician and songwriterBorn 1947 · 79 years ago today
- Aretha FranklinAmerican soul singer (1942–2018)Born 1942 · 84 years ago today
Coming up this week
Keira KnightleyBritish actress (born 1985)26 March · born 1985
Diana RossAmerican singer and actress (born 1944)26 March · born 1944
Robert FrostAmerican poet (1874–1963)26 March · born 1874
Jessie JEnglish singer-songwriter (born 1988)27 March · born 1988
Mariah CareyAmerican singer-songwriter (born 1969)27 March · born 1969
Quentin TarantinoAmerican filmmaker (born 1963)27 March · born 1963
Celebration25 March
Tolkien Reading Day
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Music · No.1 on this day
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Sport on this day
0Finals, medals and records decided on 25 March.
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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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