1964⚡ Event
Raid on gay bar near Chicago
109 individuals were arrested in a police raid on a gay bar near Chicago.
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What Happened on April 25?
Discover 15 historical moments on April 25 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Hero image inspired by: Violeta Chamorro
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.
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1983⚡ Event
The Jakarta Post published
The first issue of The Jakarta Post was published in Indonesia.
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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.
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2015⚡ Event
Nepal earthquake
Nepal was struck by a magnitude-7.8 earthquake, killing more than 8,000 people.
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Famous Birthdays on April 25(5)
Notable 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.
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2023🕊️ Death
Harry Belafonte
Harry Belafonte, an American singer, activist, and actor, died on April 25, 2023. He was born in 1927.
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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, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1964 to the present day.
Major Events on April 25
Among the most notable events on April 25: Raid on gay bar near Chicago (1964), Thatcher on Falklands War (1982), The Jakarta Post published (1983). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on April 25
Notable figures born on April 25 include Lewis Baker, Packy Hanrahan, Mack Horton. View all birthdays →
Notable 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?
- April 25 is home to 15 recorded historical entries, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on April 25?
- One of the most notable events on April 25 is: Raid on gay bar near Chicago.
- Who was born on April 25?
- Famous figures born on April 25 include Lewis Baker, Packy Hanrahan, Mack Horton.
- How many historical events happened on April 25?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on April 25, spanning centuries of world history.
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