1. The Birthdate of Many Famous Faces
February 25 has been the birth date of numerous famous personalities. Notable people like George Harrison from Beatles, the actress Rashida Jones, and the renowned comic book creator Jack Kirby were all born on this day.
2. A Day of Protests
February 25 has witnessed some significant protests in history. Perhaps most famous of all was the Iranian protests against the compulsory wearing of hijabs, which took place on this day in 1979.
3. Paris Peace Accords
On February 25, 1929, the initial signer of the Paris Peace AccoAccords, the United States, passed a resolution to discontinue the treaties, which marked a significant moment in history.
4. The Kuwait Liberation Day
The date marks the liberation of Kuwait by coalition forces from the Iraq invasion in 1991. Hence, 25th February is celebrated as a national day in the country of Kuwait.
5. Meher Baba's Silence Day
The spiritual leader, Meher Baba, began his 44 year long vow of silence on this day in 1925. His followers observe this day as the ‘Silence Day’.
6. A Leap Year Indicator
February 25 is the last day of the year for non-leap years according to the Roman calendar method. Hence, if there's a February 25 in any year, it's not a leap year.
7. The Battle of Benevento
In 1266, on this day, the Battle of Benevento took place. This helped Charles of Anjou, to overthrow the German dynasty of Swabia in southern Italy.
8. Independence Day of Suriname
Independence day of Suriname is also celebrated on this day. The South American nation received its liberation from Dutch rule on February 25, 1975.
9. The Birth Date of the Tea Bag
The ever-popular invention of the "tea bag" was invented on February 25, in the early 1900s, according to some historical sources.
10. Cassius Clay’s Victory
Boxer Cassius Clay, later known as Muhammad Ali, won his first heavyweight boxing championship on this day in 1964, defeating Sonny Liston.
11. First Anderson Shelter Built
The first Anderson Shelter, used as a refuge during World War II air raids, was erected in a garden in Islington, London on this day in 1939.
12. A Day for Chilli
On a lighter note, February 25th is also marked as National Chili Day in the United States, celebrated on the fourth Thursday in February each year.
13. The Sydney Harbour Bridge Connects
February 25, 1932, is the day when the two sides of the Sydney Harbour Bridge were finally connected after a decade of construction.
14. Start of the Second Chechen War
On this day in 1999, Russian troops began a significant offensive against Chechen rebels, marking the start of the Second Chechen War.
15. The Release of The Passion of the Christ
The controversial and groundbreaking film, ‘The Passion of the Christ’, was released on this day in 2004.
16. Dam Collapse in Buffalo Creek Valley
A significant disaster unfolded on this day in 1972 when a coal slag dam collapsed causing a massive flash flood in Buffalo Creek Valley, West Virginia, killing 125 people.
17. A Medal of Honor Event
February 25 also marks the most substantial single-day Medal of Honor event in U.S. history, with 56 medals awarded for bravery during the Wilmington Campaign in 1865.
18. The Birth of Czar Alexander III
Known for the peace he brought to Russia during his reign, Czar Alexander III was born on this day in 1845.
19. First Female U.S. Astronaut to Walk in Space
American astronaut, Dr. Kathryn D. Sullivan, became the first U.S. woman to walk in space on this day in 1984.
20. The Invention of Kerosene Gas
On February 25, 1838, Samuel W. Kier invented distilled kerosene gas, a milestone in energy science that helped to light up homes and streets around the world. His invention paved the way for the development of a wide range of petroleum products that we use in our daily lives.