April 25: What Happened on This Day in History
April 25th marks the 115th day of the Gregorian calendar year (or the 116th in case of leap years). There are 250 days remaining until the end of the year.
Discover what happened on April 25th in history, famous birthdays on April 25th, celebrities died on this day, the day of the week and the zodiac sign associated to April 25.
What happened on April 25?
Here's what happened on April 25th in history:
- 2023: Incumbent U.S. President Joe Biden officially announced his bid for re-election in the 2024 United States presidential election, seeking a second term in office.
- 2018: Ahmed Abu Hussein, a 24-year-old journalist, was shot and killed by the Israeli Defence Forces while covering protests at the Israel-Gaza border. He was wearing a clearly marked press jacket at the time of his death.
- 2015: During the ongoing Syrian Civil War, Islamist rebels, including the al-Qaeda-affiliated Al-Nusra Front, successfully captured the majority of Jisr al-Shughur town in the Idlib Governorate, marking a significant territorial shift in the conflict.
- 1997: Seattle Mariners' star player Ken Griffey Jr achieved a significant career milestone by hitting his 250th home run, further solidifying his reputation as one of baseball's most talented sluggers of the 1990s.
- 1992: Kyousuke Ikeda, a Japanese voice actor, was born on this date.
- 1991: The musical 'Grand Hotel' concluded its Broadway run at the Beck Theater in New York City after an impressive 1,018 performances, marking a significant achievement in musical theater history.
- 1989: Professional boxer Mike Tyson receives a speeding ticket for drag racing in Albany, New York, adding to his controversial public persona.
- 1984: Paul McCartney's post-Beatles rock band Wings officially disbands, marking the end of a significant musical collaboration that spanned the 1970s and early 1980s.
- 1982: The Soviet Union conducted a nuclear test at the Eastern Kazakhstan/Semipalatinsk Test Site, continuing its nuclear weapons development program during the Cold War era.
- 1976: Rainer Schuettler, a future German professional tennis player, was born on this date. He would later become a notable player in the international tennis circuit.
What famous birthdays are on April 25?
On April 25th there are the following famous birthdays:
![Al Pacino]()
Al Pacino (1940)Legendary American actor known for iconic roles in films like 'The Godfather', 'Scarface', and 'Scent of a Woman'.
![Ella Fitzgerald]()
Ella Fitzgerald (1917)Ella Fitzgerald was a legendary American jazz singer known for her extraordinary vocal range, impeccable scat singing, and profound...
![Renée Zellweger]()
Renée Zellweger (1969)Oscar-winning American actress known for breakthrough roles in 'Jerry Maguire', 'Bridget Jones's Diary', and 'Chicago'.
![Talia Shire]()
Talia Shire (1946)Talia Shire is an acclaimed American actress known for her iconic roles as Adrian in the Rocky series and Connie Corleone in The Godfather...
![Hank Azaria]()
Hank Azaria (1964)Versatile actor and voice artist famous for multiple characters on 'The Simpsons', including Moe Szyslak, Chief Wiggum, and Comic Book Guy.
![Paul Mazursky]()
Paul Mazursky (1930)Renowned American filmmaker known for critically acclaimed films like 'Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice' and 'Harry and Tonto'.
![Todd Howard]()
Todd Howard (1971)Renowned video game designer and director at Bethesda Game Studios, famous for creating iconic game franchises like The Elder Scrolls and...
![Meadowlark Lemon]()
Meadowlark Lemon (1933)Legendary Harlem Globetrotters basketball player known as the 'Clown Prince' who entertained millions with his incredible skills and comedic...
![Dominique Blanc]()
Dominique Blanc (1956)Renowned French stage and film actress who won four César Awards and was a favorite of director Patrice Chéreau.
![Bertrand Tavernier]()
Bertrand Tavernier (1941)Renowned French film director, critic, and writer who made significant contributions to French cinema.
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Who died on April 25?
On April 25th the following celebrities died:
![Harry Belafonte]()
Harry Belafonte (2023)Legendary African American singer, actor, and civil rights activist who popularized calypso music globally and was a prominent voice in the...
![George Sanders]()
George Sanders (1972)Renowned Russian-born American actor who won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1950 for his role in 'All About Eve'.
![Ginger Rogers]()
Ginger Rogers (1995)Legendary Hollywood dancer and actress who formed an iconic partnership with Fred Astaire, revolutionizing dance in cinema during the Golden...
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- John Havlicek (2019)
Legendary NBA player for the Boston Celtics, known for his exceptional scoring and defensive skills.
- Beatrice Arthur (2009)
Emmy Award-winning actress and comedian best known for her iconic roles in groundbreaking sitcoms 'Maude' and 'The Golden Girls', which...
- Saul Bass (1996)
Legendary graphic designer and film title sequence pioneer who revolutionized visual communication in cinema and created iconic movie...
- Jane Jacobs (2006)
Jane Jacobs was a groundbreaking urban theorist who revolutionized modern city planning through her influential writings and...
- Clifford D. Simak (1988)
Clifford D. Simak was a pioneering American science fiction writer who won multiple Hugo Awards and significantly influenced the genre with...
- Emilio Salgari (1911)
Italian author of action adventure swashbucklers (swashbuckler was a term that first appeared in 16th century.
What day of the year is April 25?
April 25th marks the 115th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (or the 116th in case of leap years).
There are 250 days remaining until the end of the year.
April 25th is the 25th day of the month of April.
What zodiac sign is associated with the day April 25?
The zodiac sign associated with April 25th is Taurus according to the Western Zodiac.
