North Yemen Civil War Begins
The North Yemen Civil War began when Abdullah al-Sallal declared Yemen a republic.
Discover 15 historical moments on September 25 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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The North Yemen Civil War began when Abdullah al-Sallal declared Yemen a republic.
About 4,200 people took part in the first modern Chicago Marathon.
Sandra Day O'Connor became the first female justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
Thirty-eight Provisional Irish Republican Army prisoners hijacked a meals lorry and escaped from HM Prison Maze in Northern Ireland. This was one of the largest prison escapes in British history.
The Ram Rath Yatra, a political-religious rally, began in Gujarat, India. It was organized to erect a temple to the Hindu deity Rama on the site of the Babri Masjid in Ayodhya.
Cuban-American baseball player José Fernández died at the age of 24.
Jordanian writer and political activist Nahid Hattar was assassinated.
September 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 1962 to the present day.
Among the most notable events on September 25: North Yemen Civil War Begins (1962), First Modern Chicago Marathon Held (1977), Sandra Day O'Connor Appointed to Supreme Court (1981). View all events →
Notable figures born on September 25 include Todd Hazelwood, Lilas Ikuta, Cade Cunningham. View all birthdays →
Remembered figures who died on September 25 include José Fernández, Arnold Palmer, Nahid Hattar. View all →
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