1964⚡ Event
Raid on gay bar near Chicago
109 individuals were arrested in a police raid on a gay bar near Chicago.
law
What Happened on April 25?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for April 25 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on April 25(5)
1982⚡ Event
Thatcher on Falklands War
British prime minister Margaret Thatcher told journalists to "rejoice" upon hearing news of the successful recapture of South Georgia from Argentine forces in the Falklands War.
politicswar
1983⚡ Event
The Jakarta Post published
The first issue of The Jakarta Post was published in Indonesia.
literature
1990⚡ Event
Violeta Chamorro becomes President of Nicaragua
Violeta Chamorro took office as President of Nicaragua, becoming the first female head of state in the Americas to have been elected in her own right.
politics
2015⚡ Event
Nepal earthquake
Nepal was struck by a magnitude-7.8 earthquake, killing more than 8,000 people.
disaster
Birthdays on April 25(5)
Deaths on April 25(5)
2018🕊️ Death
Madeeha Gauhar
Madeeha Gauhar, a Pakistani actress, playwright, director, and women's rights activist, died on April 25, 2018. She was born in 1956.
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2019🕊️ Death
John Havlicek
John Havlicek, an American basketball player, died on April 25, 2019. He was born in 1940.
sports
2023🕊️ Death
Harry Belafonte
Harry Belafonte, an American singer, activist, and actor, died on April 25, 2023. He was born in 1927.
entertainmentpolitics
2024🕊️ Death
Marla Adams
Marla Adams, an American television actress, died on April 25, 2024. She was born in 1938.
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2024🕊️ Death
Laurent Cantet
Laurent Cantet, a French director, cinematographer, and screenwriter, died on April 25, 2024. He was born in 1961.
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April 25 in History
April 25 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on April 25
Examples currently recorded for April 25 include Raid on gay bar near Chicago (1964), Thatcher on Falklands War (1982), The Jakarta Post published (1983). View all events →
Birthdays on April 25
People recorded as born on April 25 include Lewis Baker, Packy Hanrahan, Mack Horton. View all birthdays →
Deaths on April 25
Remembered figures who died on April 25 include Madeeha Gauhar, John Havlicek, Harry Belafonte. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on April 25?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for April 25: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for April 25?
- One event currently recorded for April 25 is: Raid on gay bar near Chicago.
- Who was born on April 25?
- People recorded as born on April 25 include Lewis Baker, Packy Hanrahan, Mack Horton.
- How many historical events are recorded for April 25?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for April 25.
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