What Happened on March 25

Complete Timeline — March 25 Through the Ages

1. 1

   1 Origin of Dionysian Incarnation of the Word

   Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite (or Dionysius the Pseudo-Areopagite) was a Greek author, Christian theologian and Neoplatonic philosopher of the late 5th to early 6th century, who wrote a set of...

2. 31

   31 The first Easter is celebrated by Christians, according to calendar-maker Dionysius Exiguus

   31 The first Easter is celebrated by Christians, according to calendar-maker Dionysius Exiguus

3. 421

   City of Venice is founded, at noon on a Friday

   City of Venice is founded, at noon on a Friday

4. 708

   Constantine begins his reign as Catholic Pope

   The pope is the bishop of Rome and the head of the worldwide Catholic Church. He is also known as the supreme pontiff, Roman pontiff, or sovereign pontiff.

5. 1150

   Tichborne family of Hampshire England start tradition of giving gallon of flour to residents to keep deathbed promise

   Tichborne family of Hampshire England start tradition of giving gallon of flour to residents to keep deathbed promise

6. 1305

   Consecration of the Scrovegni Chapel (Arena Chapel) in Padua, Italy, with fresco masterpiece by Florentine painter Giott

   Consecration of the Scrovegni Chapel (Arena Chapel) in Padua, Italy, with fresco masterpiece by Florentine painter Giotto

7. 1345

   Blanche of Lancaster is born

   Blanche of Lancaster is born

8. 1409

   Council of Pisa opens - elects Antipope Alexander V

   The Council of Pisa (Latin: Concilium Pisarum; Italian: Concilio di Pisa, also nicknamed the conciliabolo, "secret meeting", by those who considered it illegitimate) was a controversial council held...

9. 1436

   Florence Cathedral (Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore), started in 1296, is consecrated by Pope Eugene IV. Designed by

   Florence Cathedral (Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore), started in 1296, is consecrated by Pope Eugene IV. Designed by Filippo Brunelleschi with support from Cosimo de' Medici, it features the largest dome in the world at the time.

10. 1505

    7th Spanish India Armada of 21 ships led by Francisco de Almeida, departs Lisbon, aiming to establish a Portuguese Vicer

    7th Spanish India Armada of 21 ships led by Francisco de Almeida, departs Lisbon, aiming to establish a Portuguese Viceroy in India

11. 1571

    Catholic Italian businessman Roberto Ridolfi leaves England

    Catholic Italian businessman Roberto Ridolfi leaves England

12. 1593

    Recantation of Loos, Dutch scholar Coinelius Loos recants his earlier written protest against witchcraft persecution in

    Recantation of Loos, Dutch scholar Coinelius Loos recants his earlier written protest against witchcraft persecution in Trier, Germany before officials in Brussels

13. 1634

    Under charter granted to Lord Baltimore and led by his brother Leonard Calvert first settlers found Catholic colony of M

    Under charter granted to Lord Baltimore and led by his brother Leonard Calvert first settlers found Catholic colony of Maryland

14. 1647

    Dutch East India Company ship Nieuw Haarlem is shipwrecked without loss of life in shallow waters in Table Bay, Cape of

    Dutch East India Company ship Nieuw Haarlem is shipwrecked without loss of life in shallow waters in Table Bay, Cape of Good Hope, leading to the founding of the Dutch Cape Colony [1]

15. 1669

    Mount Etna in Sicily erupts, destroying Nicolosi, killing 20,000

    Mount Etna in Sicily erupts, destroying Nicolosi, killing 20,000

16. 1734

    William IV, Dutch Prince of Orange marries Princess Anne of Great Britain, eldest daughter of King George II at St James

    William IV, Dutch Prince of Orange marries Princess Anne of Great Britain, eldest daughter of King George II at St James' Palace

17. 1767

    Joachim Murat is born

    Joachim Murat, French military officer and statesman, known for french military officer and statesman, was born on 1767-03-25.

18. 1795

    2nd Earl of Liverpool Robert Jenkinson (25) weds daughter of the Earl of Bristol Lady Louisa Hervey at Wimbledon

    2nd Earl of Liverpool Robert Jenkinson (25) weds daughter of the Earl of Bristol Lady Louisa Hervey at Wimbledon

19. 1802

    Great Britain and the French Republic sign the Treaty of Amiens

    The Treaty of Amiens (French: la paix d'Amiens, lit. 'the peace of Amiens') temporarily ended hostilities between France, the Spanish Empire, and the United Kingdom at the end of the War of the...

20. 1807

    British Parliament abolishes the slave trade throughout the British Empire; a penalty of £120 per slave is introduced fo

    British Parliament abolishes the slave trade throughout the British Empire; a penalty of £120 per slave is introduced for ship captains

21. 1813

    1st US flag flown in battle on the Pacific by the frigate Essex

    1st US flag flown in battle on the Pacific by the frigate Essex

22. 1814

    Netherlands Bank established

    De Nederlandsche Bank is the national central bank for the Netherlands within the Eurosystem. It was the Dutch central bank from 1814 to 1998, issuing the guilder.

23. 1817

    Tsar Alexander I recommends formation of Society of Israeli Christians

    Tsar Alexander I recommends formation of Society of Israeli Christians

24. 1821

    The Greek revolution against the Ottoman Turks is officially declared, with hostilities having started two months earlie

    The Greek revolution against the Ottoman Turks is officially declared, with hostilities having started two months earlier

25. 1847

    Pope Pius issues IX encyclical "On aid for Ireland"

    Pope Pius IX (Italian: Pio IX; born Giovanni Maria Battista Pietro Pellegrino Isidoro Mastai-Ferretti; 13 May 1792 – 7 February 1878) was head of the Catholic Church from 1846 to 1878.

26. 1851

    Yosemite Valley discovery made public by Major James D. Savage and Captain John Boling after being shown by Indian guide

    Yosemite Valley discovery made public by Major James D. Savage and Captain John Boling after being shown by Indian guides in California

27. 1852

    Friedrich Hebbel's tragedy "Agnes Bernauer" premieres in Munich

    Friedrich Hebbel's tragedy "Agnes Bernauer" premieres in Munich

28. 1856

    A E Burnside patents Burnside carbine

    A E Burnside patents Burnside carbine

29. 1857

    Édouard-Léon Scott de Martinville receives a patent for his phonautograph, a device which created visual images of sound

    Édouard-Léon Scott de Martinville receives a patent for his phonautograph, a device which created visual images of sound

30. 1864

    Battle of Paducah, Kentucky (Forrest's raid)

    Battle of Paducah, Kentucky (Forrest's raid)

31. 1865

    Battle of Bluff Spring, Florida

    Florida is a state in the Southeastern and South Atlantic regions of the United States.

32. 1867

    Arturo Toscanini is born

    Arturo Toscanini, Italian conductor, known for italian conductor, was born on 1867-03-25. Arturo Toscanini was an Italian conductor.

33. 1881

    Béla Bartók is born

    Béla Bartók, Hungarian musician, known for hungarian composer, was born on 1881-03-25. Béla Viktor János Bartók was a Hungarian composer, pianist and ethnomusicologist.

34. 1882

    1st demonstration of pancake making, held at a department store in NYC

    1st demonstration of pancake making, held at a department store in NYC

35. 1888

    Socialist leader Domela Nieuwenhuis elected to Dutch 2nd Chamber

    Socialist leader Domela Nieuwenhuis elected to Dutch 2nd Chamber

36. 1889

    1st Test Cricket match played at Newlands, Cape Town v England

    This article describes the history of South African cricket from its known beginnings until the end of the First World War in 1918. Test and first-class cricket were both introduced retrospectively...

37. 1894

    Coxey's Army of the unemployed sets out from Massillon, Ohio, for Washington, D.C.

    Coxey's Army of the unemployed sets out from Massillon, Ohio, for Washington, D.C.

38. 1895

    Italian troops invade Abyssinia (Ethiopia)

    Italian troops invade Abyssinia (Ethiopia)

39. 1898

    Intercollegiate Trapshooting Association formed in NYC

    Intercollegiate Trapshooting Association formed in NYC

40. 1900

    US Socialist Party forms in Indianapolis

    The Socialist Party of America (SPA) was a socialist political party in the United States formed in 1901 by a merger between the three-year-old Social Democratic Party of America and disaffected...

41. 1901

    55 die as Rock Island train derailed near Marshalltown, Iowa

    55 die as Rock Island train derailed near Marshalltown, Iowa

42. 1902

    In Russia, 567 students are tried for rioting and 'political disaffection' are found guilty; 95 are banished to Siberia

    In Russia, 567 students are tried for rioting and 'political disaffection' are found guilty; 95 are banished to Siberia

43. 1903

    Racing Club de Avellaneda, one of the big five of Argentina, is founded.

    Racing Club is a professional sports club based in Avellaneda, Argentina. The institution is mostly known for its football team, which competes in the Primera División, the top tier of the Argentine...

44. 1905

    Confederate battle flags captured during the American Civil War are returned to South

    The American Civil War (April 12, 1861 – May 26, 1865; also known by other names) was a civil war in the United States between the Union ("the North") and the Confederacy ("the South"), which was...

45. 1906

    A. J. P. Taylor is born

    A. J. P. Taylor, English historian, known for english historian, was born on 1906-03-25.

46. 1907

    Stanley Cup, Winnipeg Auditorium, Winnipeg, Manitoba: Montreal Wanderers lose to Kenora Thistles, 6-5 but win on 2 game

    Stanley Cup, Winnipeg Auditorium, Winnipeg, Manitoba: Montreal Wanderers lose to Kenora Thistles, 6-5 but win on 2 game aggregate, 12-8

47. 1908

    Clube Atletico Mineiro, Founded in Belo Horizonte, Brazil

    The Clube Atlético Mineiroɾu]), commonly known as Atlético Mineiro and colloquially as Galo, is a professional association football club in Belo Horizonte, the capital city of the Brazilian state of...

48. 1908

    David Lean is born

    David Lean, British filmmaker and editor, known for english filmmaker and editor, was born on 1908-03-25.

49. 1910

    Chalmers Auto Co offers a new car to each leagues' batting champ

    Chalmers Auto Co offers a new car to each leagues' batting champ

50. 1911

    L. D. Swamikannu publishes "Manual of Indian Chronology" in Bombay

    L. D. Swamikannu publishes "Manual of Indian Chronology" in Bombay

51. 1911

    Jack Ruby is born

    Jack Ruby nightclub owner and murderer of lee harvey oswald, known for american nightclub owner and murderer of lee harvey oswald, was born on 1911-03-25.

52. 1913

    Great Dayton Flood: winter rains cause Great Miami River to flood, Ohio's greatest natural disaster

    The Great Dayton Flood of 1913, part of the Great Flood of 1913, resulted from flooding by the Great Miami River reaching Dayton, Ohio, and the surrounding area, causing the greatest natural disaster...

53. 1914

    Frederic Mistral dies

    Frederic Mistral, French provençal writer and lexicographer, known for french provençal writer and lexicographer, died on 1914-03-25.

54. 1915

    1st submarine disaster; a US F-4 sinks off Hawaii, killing 21

    1st submarine disaster; a US F-4 sinks off Hawaii, killing 21

55. 1916

    Jess Willard fights Frank Moran to no decision in 10 for heavyweight boxing title in NYC

    Jess Willard fights Frank Moran to no decision in 10 for heavyweight boxing title in NYC

56. 1918

    Belarusian People's Republic is established

    The Belarusian People's Republic (BNR; Belarusian: Беларуская Народная Рэспубліка, romanized: Biełaruskaja Narodnaja Respublika, БНР), also known as the Belarusian Democratic Republic, was a state...

57. 1918

    Claude Debussy dies

    Claude Debussy, French classical composer, known for french classical composer, died on 1918-03-25. Achille Claude Debussy was a French composer.

58. 1920

    Greek Independence Day

    Greek Independence Day

59. 1921

    Simone Signoret is born

    Simone Signoret, French actress, known for french actress, was born on 1921-03-25. Simone Signoret was a French actress.

60. 1922

    Eileen Ford is born

    Eileen Ford, American model agency executive, known for american model agency executive, was born on 1922-03-25. Eileen Cecile Ford was an American modeling agency executive.

61. 1923

    British government grants Trans-Jordan autonomy

    British government grants Trans-Jordan autonomy

62. 1924

    Greek parliament selects admiral Paul Koundouriotis as premier

    Greek parliament selects admiral Paul Koundouriotis as premier

63. 1929

    Jim Lovell is born

    Jim Lovell astronaut, known for american astronaut, was born on 1929-03-25. James Arthur Lovell Jr.

64. 1931

    Hal Kemp & his Orchestra record "Whistles", with Skinnay Ennis as vocalist, in NYC

    Hal Kemp & his Orchestra record "Whistles", with Skinnay Ennis as vocalist, in NYC

65. 1931

    Ida B. Wells dies

    Ida B. Wells, American journalist and civil rights activist, known for american journalist and civil rights activist, died on 1931-03-25.

66. 1934

    1st Augusta National Invitation Tournament (Masters) Golf: Horton Smith wins with 20-foot birdie putt at the 17th hole,

    1st Augusta National Invitation Tournament (Masters) Golf: Horton Smith wins with 20-foot birdie putt at the 17th hole, 1 stroke ahead of Craig Wood

67. 1935

    1st Belgium government of Van Zealand resigns

    1st Belgium government of Van Zealand resigns

68. 1935

    Gloria Steinem is born

    Gloria Steinem, American activist and journalist, known for american activist and journalist, was born on 1935-03-25.

69. 1936

    -inch mirror blank to build the Hale telescope leaves Corning New York for California (then largest telescopic mirror ev

    -inch mirror blank to build the Hale telescope leaves Corning New York for California (then largest telescopic mirror ever made)

70. 1939

    Billboard Magazine introduces the hillbilly (country) music chart

    Country music, also known as country and western or simply country, is a music genre known for its ballads and dance tunes, identifiable by both traditional lyrics and harmonies accompanied by...

71. 1941

    Carolina Paprika Mills in Dillon, South Carolina, incorporated

    Carolina Paprika Mills in Dillon, South Carolina, incorporated

72. 1942

    1st 700 Jews from Polish Lvov district reach the Bełżec Concentration camp

    1st 700 Jews from Polish Lvov district reach the Bełżec Concentration camp

73. 1942

    Aretha Franklin is born

    Aretha Franklin, American musician, known for american singer, was born on 1942-03-25.

74. 1943

    97% of all Dutch physicians strike against Nazi registration

    97% of all Dutch physicians strike against Nazi registration

75. 1943

    Marie Krogh dies

    Marie Krogh dies

76. 1944

    Germany troop executes 335 residents of Rome

    Germany troop executes 335 residents of Rome

77. 1945

    US 1st army breaks out bridgehead near Remagen, Germany after crossing the Rhine

    The Western Allied invasion of Germany was coordinated by the Western Allies during the final months of hostilities in the European theatre of World War II.

78. 1947

    Agreement of Linggadjati ratified in Batavia

    Agreement of Linggadjati ratified in Batavia

79. 1948

    Elton John is born

    Elton John, British musician, known for british musician and songwriter, was born on 1948-03-25. Sir Elton Hercules John is a British singer, songwriter and pianist.

80. 1949

    The Soviet Union begins Operation Pribioi, the mass deportation of 90,000 Estonians, Latvians and Lithuanians to inhospi

    The Soviet Union begins Operation Pribioi, the mass deportation of 90,000 Estonians, Latvians and Lithuanians to inhospitable areas in the Soviet Union

81. 1951

    5th Tony Awards: "Guys & Dolls" (musical) and "The Rose Tattoo" (play) win

    5th Tony Awards: "Guys & Dolls" (musical) and "The Rose Tattoo" (play) win

82. 1951

    Eddie Collins dies

    Eddie Collins baseball player, known for american baseball player, died on 1951-03-25. Edward Trowbridge Collins Sr.

83. 1954

    RCA manufactures the first color TV set, featuring a 12.5-inch screen and costing $1,000

    RCA manufactures the first color TV set, featuring a 12.5-inch screen and costing $1,000

84. 1955

    East Germany granted full sovereignty by occupying power, USSR

    East Germany, officially the German Democratic Republic (GDR), was a country in Central Europe from its formation on 7 October 1949 until its reunification with West Germany (Federal Republic of...

85. 1957

    NBA modifies the free-throw rule

    NBA modifies the free-throw rule

86. 1959

    Bill White traded to St Louis for pitchers Sam Jones & Don Choate

    The 1959 St. Louis Cardinals season was the team's 78th season in St. Louis, Missouri and its 68th season in the National League.

87. 1960

    First guided missile launched from a nuclear powered submarine (USS Halibut)

    First guided missile launched from a nuclear powered submarine (USS Halibut)

88. 1961

    Playwright Samuel Beckett (54) weds Suzanne Dechevaux-Dumesnil on a secret civil ceremony in England

    Playwright Samuel Beckett (54) weds Suzanne Dechevaux-Dumesnil on a secret civil ceremony in England

89. 1961

    3rd place game is one of the wildest contests in NCAA Tournament history as St Joseph's defeats Utah, 127-120 in quadrup

    3rd place game is one of the wildest contests in NCAA Tournament history as St Joseph's defeats Utah, 127-120 in quadruple overtime

90. 1962

    French OAS-leader ex-general Jouhaud arrested

    French OAS-leader ex-general Jouhaud arrested

91. 1963

    KWHY TV channel 22 in Los Angeles, CA (IND) begins broadcasting

    KWHY TV channel 22 in Los Angeles, CA (IND) begins broadcasting

92. 1966

    Beatles pose for photographer Robert Whitaker with mutilated dolls and butchered meat for album cover of "Yesterday & To

    Beatles pose for photographer Robert Whitaker with mutilated dolls and butchered meat for album cover of "Yesterday & Today", it is later pulled from circulation and replaced with a different photo

93. 1966

    Sarah Jessica Parker is born

    Sarah Jessica Parker, American actress, known for american actress, was born on 1966-03-25. Sarah Jessica Parker is an American actress and television producer.

94. 1967

    The Turtle's "Happy Together" goes #1

    "Happy Together" is a song written by Garry Bonner and Alan Gordon and recorded by the American rock band the Turtles.

95. 1967

    Tom Glavine is born

    Tom Glavine, American athlete, known for american baseball pitcher, was born on 1967-03-25.

96. 1968

    KLVX TV channel 10 in Las Vegas, NV (PBS) begins broadcasting

    KLVX TV channel 10 in Las Vegas, NV (PBS) begins broadcasting

97. 1970

    Concorde makes its 1st supersonic flight (700 MPH/1,127 KPH)

    Concorde makes its 1st supersonic flight (700 MPH/1,127 KPH)

98. 1971

    European council accepts Mansholt Plan laying off 5 million farmers

    European council accepts Mansholt Plan laying off 5 million farmers

99. 1973

    27th Tony Awards: "That Championship Season" (play) and "A Little Night Music" (musical) win

    The 27th Annual Tony Awards ceremony was held on March 25, 1973, at the Imperial Theatre in New York City, and broadcast by ABC television.

100. 1975

     Faisal of Saudi Arabia dies

     Faisal of Saudi Arabia dies

101. 1976

     Argentine military junta bans leftist political parties

     Argentine military junta bans leftist political parties

102. 1977

     Wladimir Klitschko is born

     Wladimir Klitschko, Ukrainian athlete, known for ukrainian boxer, was born on 1977-03-25. Wladimir Klitschko is a Ukrainian former professional boxer who competed from 1996 to 2017.

103. 1978

     AIAW Women's Basketball Tournament, UCLA beat Maryland 90-74 in Los Angeles

     The UCLA Bruins women's basketball team, established in 1974, represents the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in the Big Ten Conference. The current coach is Cori Close.

104. 1979

     AIAW Women's Basketball Tournament, Old Dominion beat Louisiana Tech 75-65 in Greensboro

     AIAW Women's Basketball Tournament, Old Dominion beat Louisiana Tech 75-65 in Greensboro

105. 1982

     1st broadcast of "Cagney & Lacey" starring Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly on CBS-TV

     1st broadcast of "Cagney & Lacey" starring Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly on CBS-TV

106. 1982

     Casey Neistat is born

     Casey Neistat is born

107. 1983

     Christa Rothenburger skates world record 500 m ladies (39.69 sec)

     Christa Rothenburger skates world record 500 m ladies (39.69 sec)

108. 1987

     The US Supreme Court rules that gender-based workplace affirmative action plans do not constitute discrimination on the

     The US Supreme Court rules that gender-based workplace affirmative action plans do not constitute discrimination on the basis of sex under the Civil Rights Act 1964

109. 1990

     Fire in illegal NYC social club, kills 87

     Fire in illegal NYC social club, kills 87

110. 1992

     British scientists find new largest perfect # (2 756839 -1 * 2 756839)

     British scientists find new largest perfect # (2 756839 -1 * 2 756839)

111. 1994

     Gunda Niemann skates ladies world record 3 km (4:09.32)

     Gunda Niemann skates ladies world record 3 km (4:09.32)

112. 1995

     Boxer Mike Tyson released from jail after serving 3 years

     Boxer Mike Tyson released from jail after serving 3 years

113. 2002

     TV reality show "The Bachelor" hosted by Chris Harrison debuts on ABC in the US

     TV reality show "The Bachelor" hosted by Chris Harrison debuts on ABC in the US

114. 2005

     American actress Jennifer Aniston (36) files for divorce from actor and film producer Brad Pitt (41) due to irreconcilab

     American actress Jennifer Aniston (36) files for divorce from actor and film producer Brad Pitt (41) due to irreconcilable differences after 4 and a half years of marriage

115. 2006

     Capitol Hill massacre: A gunman kills six people before taking his own life at a party in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighbo

     Capitol Hill massacre: A gunman kills six people before taking his own life at a party in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood

116. 2009

     Gay dating site Grindr launched by Joel Simkhai, first ever dating application to combine dating information and locatio

     Gay dating site Grindr launched by Joel Simkhai, first ever dating application to combine dating information and location

117. 2016

     Suicide attack during a football match in Iskandariya, Iraq kills at least 32 people, ISIS claim responsibility

     Suicide attack during a football match in Iskandariya, Iraq kills at least 32 people, ISIS claim responsibility

118. 2017

     Largest banana split ever, at 8,040 metres long, is made in Innisfail, Australia

     Largest banana split ever, at 8,040 metres long, is made in Innisfail, Australia

119. 2018

     Australian cricket captain Steve Smith handed one-match ban after admitting Australian team tampered with the ball in 3r

     Australian cricket captain Steve Smith handed one-match ban after admitting Australian team tampered with the ball in 3rd test against South Africa in South Africa

120. 2019

     Apple introduces new TV streaming platform Apple TV+, news service Apple News+ and an Apple credit card at star-studded

     Apple introduces new TV streaming platform Apple TV+, news service Apple News+ and an Apple credit card at star-studded event featuring Oprah

121. 2020

     Spain's death toll from COVID-19 overtakes China's at 3,434 to become then second worldwide behind Italy with 7,503 deat

     Spain's death toll from COVID-19 overtakes China's at 3,434 to become then second worldwide behind Italy with 7,503 deaths with a worldwide toll of 20,836

122. 2021

     Renaissance masterpiece The Ghent Altarpiece (1432) by Hubert and Jan Van Eyck goes on display, after seven-year restora

     Renaissance masterpiece The Ghent Altarpiece (1432) by Hubert and Jan Van Eyck goes on display, after seven-year restoration, in Saint Bavo Cathedral in Ghent, Belgium [1]

123. 2022

     Sydney forward Lance "Buddy" Franklin kicks 4 goals to become only 6th player in VFL/AFL history to kick 1,000 career go

     Sydney forward Lance "Buddy" Franklin kicks 4 goals to become only 6th player in VFL/AFL history to kick 1,000 career goals; Swans overrun Geelong, 107-77 at the SCG

124. 2023

     Rare, long-track tornado travels 170 miles from Rolling Fork to Armory, Mississippi; trail of devastation kills at least

     Rare, long-track tornado travels 170 miles from Rolling Fork to Armory, Mississippi; trail of devastation kills at least 25

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