Augusto Pinochet
b. 1915
Chilean general and politician, 30th President of Chile
On This Day · The 329th day of the year
November 25
A look at November 25 through the almanac — historic events, famous birthdays including Augusto Pinochet and Emperor Taizong of Liao, and the day's notable deaths and observances.
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Events
10 notable moments- 1960
Mirabal sisters
The Mirabal sisters of the Dominican Republic are assassinated.
Dominican political protestors killed - 1952
Korean War
Korean War: After 42 days of fighting, the Battle of Triangle Hill ends in a Chinese victory. American and South Korean units abandon their attempt to capture the "Iron Triangle".
1950–1953 conflict in Korean - 1947
McCarthyism
Red Scare: The "Hollywood Ten" are blacklisted by Hollywood movie studios.
Phenomenon of US political - 1943
Bosnia and Herzegovina
World War II: Statehood of Bosnia and Herzegovina is re-established at the State Anti-fascist Council for the National Liberation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Country in Southeast Europe - 1936
Berlin
In Berlin, Germany and Japan sign the Anti-Comintern Pact, agreeing to consult on measures "to safeguard their common interests" in the case of an unprovoked attack by the Soviet Union against either nation.
Capital and largest city - 1917
World War I
World War I: German forces defeat Portuguese army of about 1,200 at Negomano on the border of modern-day Mozambique and Tanzania.
1914–1918 global conflict - 1863
American Civil War
American Civil War: Battle of Missionary Ridge: Union forces led by General Ulysses S. Grant break the Siege of Chattanooga by routing Confederate troops under General Braxton Bragg at Missionary Ridge in Tennessee.
1861–1865 conflict in the - 1759
1759 Near East earthquakes
An earthquake hits the Mediterranean destroying Beirut and Damascus and killing 30,000–40,000.
Series of earthquakes in - 1678
Trunajaya rebellion
Trunajaya rebellion: After a long and logistically challenging march, the allied Mataram and Dutch troops successfully assault the rebel stronghold of Kediri.
1674–80 failed revolt in - 1034
Malcolm II of Scotland
Máel Coluim mac Cináeda, King of Scots, dies. His grandson, Donnchad, son of Bethóc and Crínán of Dunkeld, inherits the throne.
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Famous birthday twins
Born on November 25Emperor Taizong of Liao
b. 902
Liao dynasty emperor of China from 927 to 947
Emperor Taizong of Jin
b. 1075
Emperor of Jin from 1123 to 1135
Pope John XXIII
b. 1881
Head of the Catholic Church from 1958 to 1963
Joel Kinnaman
b. 1979
Swedish actor
Mauno Koivisto
b. 1923
Finnish banker and politician, 9th President of Finland
Kate Gleason
b. 1865
American engineer, businesswoman, and philanthropist
Carl Benz
b. 1844
German engineer and businessman, founded Mercedes-Benz
Deaths
- 2020Diego Maradona, Argentinian football player
- 2016Fidel Castro, Communist leader of Cuba, and revolutionary
- 1974U Thant, Burmese lawyer and diplomat, 3rd Secretary-General of the United Nations
- 1885Alfonso XII, of Spain
- 1034Malcolm II of Scotland, King of Alba from 1005 to 1034
- 311AD 311, Calendar year
Holidays & observances
- —Christian feast day: Catherine of Alexandria and its related observances
- —Christian feast day: Elizabeth of Reute
- —Christian feast day: Isaac Watts (Lutheran Church and Church of England)
- —Christian feast day: James Otis Sargent Huntington (Episcopal Church)
- —Christian feast day: November 25 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- —International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
- —Roses Revolution Day, against obstetric violence
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