August 25: What Happened on This Day in History

• 2008: A tragic aviation disaster occurred when an Itek Air Boeing 737 passenger plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan's capital. The crash resulted in 68 fatalities out of 90 passengers and crew members, marking a significant air safety incident.
• 2006: The United Nations Security Council approved the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT), a comprehensive peacekeeping mission comprising 1,608 police officers and up to 35 military liaison officers to support stability in the region.
• 2000: Carl Barks, the renowned American cartoonist famous for creating iconic Disney characters like Uncle Scrooge and developing the rich universe of Donald Duck comics, passed away. Known as the 'Good Duck Artist', Barks was a pivotal figure in comic book history who significantly influenced Disney's animated storytelling.
• 1994: On August 25, 1994, Israel and Jordan signed the Washington Declaration, a pivotal diplomatic agreement that marked a significant step towards peace in the Middle East. This historic document served as a preliminary to the full Israel-Jordan peace treaty, which was formally signed on October 25 of the same year. The declaration effectively ended the state of war that had existed between the two nations since Israel's establishment in 1948, representing a major breakthrough in regional diplomacy and signaling a potential shift towards cooperation and mutual understanding.
• 1990: The United Nations Security Council passed a resolution authorizing military intervention against Iraq in response to its invasion of Kuwait, marking a critical moment in international diplomacy and setting the stage for the Gulf War.
• 1987: The Dow Jones Industrial Stock Average reached a record high of 2,722.42, signaling strong economic performance in the late 1980s.
• 1986: At Tiger Stadium in Detroit, Oakland Athletics' rookie Mark McGwire hit his first major league home run, launching the ball off Detroit Tigers pitcher Walt Terrell. This moment marked the beginning of McGwire's legendary baseball career, which would later see him become one of the most prolific home run hitters in MLB history.
• 1983: The United States and the Soviet Union signed a significant $10 billion grain trade agreement, marking an important moment of economic cooperation during the Cold War era.
• 1978: Franck Queudrue, a professional French footballer, was born on this date. He would later become known for his career in football, playing as a defender.
• 1975: On August 25, 1975, Fritz Wotruba, a renowned Austrian minimalist abstract sculptor, was noted for his significant contributions to modern sculptural art. Known for his geometric, fragmented human figures and innovative use of stone and concrete, Wotruba was a pivotal figure in post-war European sculptural movements.

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August 25th marks the 237th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (or the 238th in case of leap years).

There are 128 days remaining until the end of the year.

August 25th is the 25th day of the month of August.

What day of the week is August 25?

On August 25th, 2025 the day of the week is Monday.

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The zodiac sign associated with August 25th is Virgo according to the Western Zodiac.

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