April 25: What Happened on This Day in History

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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.

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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.
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What famous birthdays are on April 25?

On April 25th there are the following famous birthdays:


  • Al Pacino
    Al Pacino (1940)

    Al Pacino is a legendary American actor acclaimed for his intense performances and iconic roles in films such as 'The Godfather' trilogy,...[Bio]

  • Ella Fitzgerald
    Ella Fitzgerald (1917)

    Ella Fitzgerald was a legendary American jazz singer, celebrated for her remarkable vocal range, impeccable technique, and influential scat...[Bio]

  • Renée Zellweger
    Renée Zellweger (1969)

    Renée Zellweger is an American actress and producer renowned for her versatility and acclaimed performances in both romantic comedies and...[Bio]

  • Edward R. Murrow
    Edward R. Murrow (1908)

    Edward R. Murrow was a trailblazing American broadcast journalist, widely regarded for his impactful and courageous news coverage during...[Bio]

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • Paul Mazursky
    Paul Mazursky (1930)

    Renowned American filmmaker known for critically acclaimed films like 'Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice' and 'Harry and Tonto'.

  • Meadowlark Lemon
    Meadowlark Lemon (1933)

    Legendary Harlem Globetrotters basketball player known as the 'Clown Prince' who entertained millions with his incredible skills and comedic...

  • 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.

  • Dominique Blanc
    Dominique Blanc (1956)

    Renowned French stage and film actress who won four César Awards and was a favorite of director Patrice Chéreau.

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Who died on April 25?

On April 25th the following celebrities died:


  • Beatrice Arthur
    Beatrice Arthur (2009)

    Beatrice Arthur was an American actress and comedian, celebrated for her leading roles on television sitcoms 'Maude' and 'The Golden Girls.[Bio]

  • Harry Belafonte
    Harry Belafonte (2023)

    Harry Belafonte was an American singer, actor, and civil rights activist renowned for popularizing Caribbean music with an international...[Bio]

  • 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...

  • Margaret Bannerman
    Margaret Bannerman (1976)

    Actress (great defender), passes away at 79.

  • John Havlicek (2019)

    Legendary NBA player for the Boston Celtics, known for his exceptional scoring and defensive skills.

  • 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.

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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 day of the week is April 25?

On April 25th, 2025 the day of the week is Friday.

Holidays and Observances on April 25

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What zodiac sign is associated with the day April 25?