Giridharilal Kedia
b. 1936
Indian businessman, founded the Image Institute of Technology & Management
On This Day · The 237th day of the year
August 25
August 25 carries 10 recorded events spanning between 1258 and 2003. Regent George Mouzalon and his brothers are killed during a coup headed by the aristocratic faction under Michael VIII Palaiologos, paving the way for its leader to ultimately usurp the throne of the Empire of Nicaea.
Compiled & reviewed by Roman Tailor · Last reviewed July 13, 2026
What happened on August 25?
August 25 is the 237th day of the year. It marks 10 notable events in history, dated between 1258 and 2003. Famous people born on August 25 include Giridharilal Kedia, Erich Honecker and Sean Connery.
The shape of the day
This year marks the 25th anniversary of Aaliyah — August 25 carries the weight of round numbers. Its center of gravity is the 21st century, and conflict is a recurring thread.
Virgo is the sign for August 25 — read more on the Virgo page, or see August's birthstone & birth flower.
Events
10 notable moments- 1258
George Mouzalon
Regent George Mouzalon and his brothers are killed during a coup headed by the aristocratic faction under Michael VIII Palaiologos, paving the way for its leader to ultimately usurp the throne of the Empire of Nicaea.
- 1270
Philip III of France
Philip III, although suffering from dysentery, becomes King of France following the death of his father Louis IX, during the Eighth Crusade. His uncle, Charles I of Naples, is forced to begin peace negotiations with Muhammad I al-Mustansir, Hafsid Sultan of Tunis.
- 1537
Honourable Artillery Company
The Honourable Artillery Company, the oldest surviving regiment in the British Army, and the second most senior, is formed.
- 1609
Galileo Galilei
Galileo Galilei demonstrates his first telescope to Venetian lawmakers.
- 1758
Seven Years' War
Seven Years' War: Frederick II of Prussia defeats the Russian army at the Battle of Zorndorf.
- 1875
Matthew Webb
Captain Matthew Webb becomes the first person to swim across the English Channel, traveling from Dover, England, to Calais, France, in 21 hours and 45 minutes.
- 1914
World War I
World War I: Japan declares war on Austria-Hungary.
- 1940
World War II
World War II: The first Bombing of Berlin by the British Royal Air Force.
- 2001
Aaliyah
American singer Aaliyah and several members of her entourage are killed as their overloaded aircraft crashes shortly after takeoff from Marsh Harbour Airport, Bahamas.
- 2003
NASA
NASA successfully launches the Spitzer Space Telescope into space.
Famous birthday twins
Born on August 25Erich Honecker
b. 1912
German politician
Sean Connery
b. 1930
Scottish actor and producer
Ivan the Terrible
b. 1530
Russian ruler
Amy Macdonald
b. 1987
Scottish singer-songwriter and guitarist
Faustina Kowalska
b. 1905
Polish nun and saint
Louis Antoine de Saint-Just
b. 1767
French soldier and politician
Ludwig II of Bavaria
b. 1845
King of Bavaria
Deaths
- 2012Neil Armstrong
- 2001Aaliyah
- 1867Michael Faraday
- 1819James Watt
- 1270Louis IX of France
- 1258George Mouzalon
Holidays & observances
- —Christian feast day: Æbbe of Coldingham
- —Christian feast day: Aredius
- —Christian feast day: Genesius of Arles
- —Christian feast day: Genesius of Rome
- —Christian feast day: Ginés de la Jara (or Genesius of Cartagena)
- —Christian feast day: Gregory of Utrecht
- —Christian feast day: Joseph Calasanz
- —Christian feast day: Louis IX of France
Historical facts, event summaries, and biographical lines above are adapted from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike (CC BY-SA) license. DateLore adds curation, structure, and original editorial commentary. DateLore is not affiliated with the Wikimedia Foundation.
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