2004⚡ Event
Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity lands on Mars
The Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity landed on Mars and rolled into Eagle crater on the Meridiani Planum.
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What Happened on January 25?
Discover 15 historical moments on January 25 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on January 25(5)
2006⚡ Event
Discovery of OGLE-2005-BLG-390Lb
Three independent observing campaigns announced the discovery of OGLE-2005-BLG-390Lb, a super-Earth exoplanet. It is located 21,500 ± 3,300 light-years away from Earth near the center of the Milky Way.
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2010⚡ Event
Ethiopian Airlines Flight 409 Crash
Ethiopian Airlines Flight 409 crashed into the Mediterranean Sea shortly after takeoff from Beirut, Lebanon. All 90 people on board were killed.
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2010⚡ Event
Avatar Becomes Highest-Grossing Film
The science-fiction film Avatar, directed by James Cameron, became the highest-grossing film of all time.
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2011⚡ Event
Egyptian Revolution Begins
The Egyptian revolution began with protests on the "Day of Anger" as part of the Arab Spring. This led to the removal of President Hosni Mubarak after nearly 30 years of rule.
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Famous Birthdays on January 25(5)
2001🎂 Birth
Elisabetta Cocciaretto
Elisabetta Cocciaretto is an Italian tennis player.
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Notable Deaths on January 25(5)
2017🕊️ Death
Stephen P. Cohen
Stephen P. Cohen was a Canadian academic specializing in Middle East studies.
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2017🕊️ Death
Robert Garcia
Robert Garcia, an American politician, died on January 25, 2017. He was born in 1933.
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2018🕊️ Death
Neagu Djuvara
Neagu Djuvara was a Romanian historian, essayist, philosopher, journalist, novelist, and diplomat.
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January 25 in History
January 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 2004 to the present day.
Major Events on January 25
Among the most notable events on January 25: Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity lands on Mars (2004), Discovery of OGLE-2005-BLG-390Lb (2006), Ethiopian Airlines Flight 409 Crash (2010). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on January 25
Notable figures born on January 25 include Mohamed Hany, Seunghee, Noah Hanifin. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on January 25
Remembered figures who died on January 25 include Stephen P. Cohen, Robert Garcia, Neagu Djuvara. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on January 25?
- January 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 January 25?
- One of the most notable events on January 25 is: Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity lands on Mars.
- Who was born on January 25?
- Famous figures born on January 25 include Mohamed Hany, Seunghee, Noah Hanifin.
- How many historical events happened on January 25?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on January 25, spanning centuries of world history.
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