1980⚡ Event
Suriname coup d'état
The first prime minister of independent Suriname, Henck Arron, was deposed in a military coup led by Dési Bouterse.
politics
What Happened on February 25?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for February 25 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
entertainmentpoliticsartssportsdisasterlawliteraturereligion
Historical Events on February 25(5)
1986⚡ Event
People Power Revolution ousts Ferdinand Marcos
Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos and his wife Imelda were ousted from power by the non-violent People Power Revolution. Corazon Aquino succeeded as president.
politics
1994⚡ Event
Hebron massacre
Israeli physician Baruch Goldstein opened fire on Palestinian Muslims praying at the Cave of the Patriarchs, killing 29 and wounding 125.
politicsreligiondisasterlaw
2009⚡ Event
Bangladesh Rifles mutiny
Members of the Bangladesh Rifles began a mutiny at their headquarters in Pilkhana, resulting in 82 deaths.
warpoliticsdisaster
2020⚡ Event
Gui Minhai sentenced
Hong Kong-based writer and publisher Gui Minhai was sentenced to ten years' imprisonment for intelligence violations.
politicslaw
Birthdays on February 25(5)
2001🎂 Birth
Vernon Carey Jr.
Vernon Carey Jr. is an American basketball player.
sports
2003🎂 Birth
Brandin Podziemski
Brandin Podziemski is an American basketball player.
sports
Deaths on February 25(5)
2022🕊️ Death
Farrah Forke
American actress Farrah Forke died. She was born in 1968.
entertainment
2023🕊️ Death
Gordon Pinsent
Canadian actor, director, and screenwriter Gordon Pinsent died. He was born in 1930.
entertainmentliterature
2025🕊️ Death
Henry Kelly
Henry Kelly was an Irish radio and television broadcaster, actor and journalist.
artsentertainment
2025🕊️ Death
Roberto Orci
Roberto Orci was a Mexican-American screenwriter and producer.
artsentertainmentliterature
2025🕊️ Death
Jane Reed
Jane Reed was a UK Magazine editor and media executive.
entertainmenteconomics
February 25 in History
February 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 February 25
Examples currently recorded for February 25 include Suriname coup d'état (1980), People Power Revolution ousts Ferdinand Marcos (1986), Hebron massacre (1994). View all events →
Birthdays on February 25
People recorded as born on February 25 include Bo Nix, Vernon Carey Jr., Brandin Podziemski. View all birthdays →
Deaths on February 25
Remembered figures who died on February 25 include Farrah Forke, Gordon Pinsent, Henry Kelly. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on February 25?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for February 25: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for February 25?
- One event currently recorded for February 25 is: Suriname coup d'état.
- Who was born on February 25?
- People recorded as born on February 25 include Bo Nix, Vernon Carey Jr., Brandin Podziemski.
- How many historical events are recorded for February 25?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for February 25.
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