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April 25

A look at April 25 through the almanac — historic events, famous birthdays including Louis IX of France and Gladwyn Jebb, and the day's notable deaths and observances.

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Events

10 notable moments
  1. 2015

    April 2015 Nepal earthquake

    At least 8,962 are killed in Nepal after a massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake strikes Nepal.

    Magnitude 7.8 earthquake in
  2. 2014

    Flint water crisis

    The Flint water crisis begins when officials at Flint, Michigan switch the city's water supply to the Flint River, leading to lead and bacteria contamination.

    Public health crisis in
  3. 2005

    Bulgaria

    Bulgaria and Romania sign the Treaty of Accession 2005 to join the European Union.

    Country in Southeast Europe
  4. 1990

    Violeta Chamorro

    Violeta Chamorro takes office as the President of Nicaragua, the first woman to hold the position.

    President of Nicaragua from
  5. 1982

    Israel

    Israel completes its withdrawal from the Sinai Peninsula per the Camp David Accords.

    Country in West Asia
  6. 1945

    World War II

    World War II: United States and Soviet reconnaissance troops meet in Torgau and Strehla along the River Elbe, cutting the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany in two. This would be later known as Elbe Day.

    1939–1945 global conflict
  7. 1920

    San Remo conference

    At the San Remo conference, the principal Allied Powers of World War I adopt a resolution to determine the allocation of Class "A" League of Nations mandates for administration of the former Ottoman-ruled lands of the Middle East.

    1920 meeting on post-WWI
  8. 1915

    World War I

    World War I: The Battle of Gallipoli begins: The invasion of the Turkish Gallipoli Peninsula by British, French, Indian, Newfoundland, Australian and New Zealand troops begins with landings at Anzac Cove and Cape Helles.

    1914–1918 global conflict
  9. 1859

    Suez Canal

    British and French engineers break ground for the Suez Canal.

    Artificial sea-level waterway in
  10. 1644

    Transition from Ming to Qing

    Transition from Ming to Qing: The Chongzhen Emperor, the last Emperor of Ming China, commits suicide during a peasant rebellion led by Li Zicheng.

    Period of Chinese history
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Famous birthday twins

Born on April 25

Louis IX of France

b. 1214

King of France from 1226 to 1270

Gladwyn Jebb

b. 1900

English politician and diplomat, Secretary-General of the United Nations

Ella Fitzgerald

b. 1917

American singer

Anja Pärson

b. 1981

Swedish skier

Jason Lee

b. 1970

American skateboarder, actor, comedian and producer

Edward II

b. 1284

of England

Johan Cruyff

b. 1947

Dutch footballer and manager

Roger Boisjoly

b. 1938

American aerodynamicist and engineer

Deaths

  • 2019John Havlicek, American basketball player
  • 2014Stefanie Zweig, German journalist and author
  • 187512th Dalai Lama, Spiritual leader of Tibet from 1860 to 1875
  • 1644Chongzhen Emperor, of China
  • 1217Hermann I, Landgrave of Thuringia, Landgrave of Thuringia and Count Palatine of Saxony
  • 1074Herman I of Baden, Margrave of Baden

Holidays & observances

  • —Anzac Day (Australia, New Zealand, Tonga)
  • —Christian feast day: Mark the Evangelist
  • —Christian feast day: Franca Visalta
  • —Christian feast day: Giovanni Battista Piamarta
  • —Christian feast day: Major Rogation (Western Christianity)
  • —Christian feast day: Maughold
  • —Christian feast day: Peter of Saint Joseph de Betancur
  • —Christian feast day: Philo and Agathopodes

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