July 25: What Happened on This Day in History
July 25th marks the 206th day of the Gregorian calendar year (or the 207th in case of leap years). There are 159 days remaining until the end of the year.
Discover what happened on July 25th in history, famous birthdays on July 25th, celebrities died on this day, the day of the week and the zodiac sign associated to July 25.
What happened on July 25?
Here's what happened on July 25th in history:
- 2014: An Indian Air Force helicopter (chopper-307) crashed in the Sitapur region of Uttar Pradesh, resulting in the tragic loss of 7 lives.
- 2011: During the 2011 Syrian uprising, the state media announces a new law allowing the formation of political parties, a potential response to growing civil unrest.
- 2010: Alberto Contador of Spain wins his third Tour de France bicycle race in four years, solidifying his status as a dominant cyclist of his era.
- 2004: Over 100,000 opponents of Israel's unilateral disengagement plan participate in a massive human chain protest, stretching 90 kilometers from Gush Katif to the Western Wall in Jerusalem, demonstrating significant public opposition to the proposed withdrawal.
- 2002: Abdur Rahman Badawi, a prominent Egyptian existentialist philosopher, passed away at the age of 85. Known for his significant contributions to Arabic philosophical thought, Badawi was a key intellectual figure in 20th-century Middle Eastern philosophy.
- 1999: Lance Armstrong wins his first Tour de France title on July 25, 1999, marking the beginning of his historic cycling career. However, this victory would later be tarnished by a widespread doping scandal that would result in his disqualification and stripping of all seven Tour de France titles.
- 1998: A tragic mass poisoning occurred at a festival in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, where 63 people were sickened and four individuals lost their lives after being exposed to arsenic. Masumi Hayashi was subsequently arrested and charged with murder, marking a shocking act of intentional mass harm.
- 1995: On July 25, 1995, a devastating terrorist attack occurred at the Saint Michel station of Paris's RER line B when a gas bottle exploded, resulting in eight fatalities and 80 injuries. This tragic incident was part of a series of terrorist attacks in France during the mid-1990s, causing significant loss of life and widespread public shock.
- 1988: Mindy Duncan, a 16-year-old from Oregon, was crowned the 6th Miss Teen USA in a national pageant competition.
- 1981: Jani Rita, a professional Finnish ice hockey player, was born or began his notable career on this date. Rita would go on to represent Finland in international competitions and contribute to the country's rich ice hockey tradition.
What famous birthdays are on July 25?
On July 25th there are the following famous birthdays:
![Estelle Getty]()
Estelle Getty (1923)Estelle Getty was an Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actress best known for her iconic role as Sophia Petrillo on the popular sitcom 'The...
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Matt LeBlanc (1967)Matt LeBlanc is an iconic American actor best known for playing Joey Tribbiani in the groundbreaking sitcom 'Friends', which revolutionized...
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Wataru Takagi (1966)Prominent Japanese voice actor renowned for his extensive work in anime and video game dubbing, with notable roles in popular franchises.
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Jack Gilford (1908)Jack Gilford was a renowned American character actor known for his comedic roles and distinctive performances in film and theater.
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Katherine Kelly Lang (1961)Katherine Kelly Lang is an American actress renowned for her iconic role as Brooke Logan in the long-running CBS soap opera 'The Bold and...
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Jack Thompson (1951)Acclaimed Australian actor known for powerful performances in critically acclaimed films like 'Breaker Morant' and 'Merry Christmas, Mr.
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Cheryl Crane (1943)Daughter of actress Lana Turner, known for fatally stabbing her mother's abusive boyfriend Johnny Stomponato in 1958 in a high-profile case...
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Sarah Geronimo (1988)Prominent Filipino pop singer and actress known for her successful music and television career in the Philippines.
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Brad Renfro (1982)Brad Renfro was a talented American actor who gained recognition in the 1990s for his compelling performances in legal drama films like 'The...
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Who died on July 25?
On July 25th the following celebrities died:
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Montgomery Clift (1966)Montgomery Clift was a groundbreaking American actor known for his intense method acting style and iconic roles in classic films like 'From...
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Paul Sorvino (2022)Versatile American actor known for iconic roles in films like 'Goodfellas' and TV series 'Law & Order', also a talented singer and director.
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Vincente Minnelli (1986)Renowned Hollywood film director famous for musicals like 'An American in Paris' and 'Gigi', who won an Academy Award and was a key figure...
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- Sergio Marchionne (2018)
A transformative business executive who rescued Fiat from financial decline and strategically acquired Chrysler, becoming a pivotal figure...
- Samuel Coleridge (1834)
British writer best known for "the ancient mariner" he was a poet, philosopher, and critic of the romantic period.
- John Schlesinger (2003)
Renowned British film director known for critically acclaimed works like 'Midnight Cowboy' and 'Marathon Man', who significantly influenced...
- Engelbert Dollfuss (1934)
Austrian Chancellor who tried to keep Austria independent from Nazi Germany.
What day of the year is July 25?
July 25th marks the 206th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (or the 207th in case of leap years).
There are 159 days remaining until the end of the year.
July 25th is the 25th day of the month of July.
What day of the week is July 25?
On July 25th, 2025 the day of the week is Friday.
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What zodiac sign is associated with the day July 25?
The zodiac sign associated with July 25th is Leo according to the Western Zodiac.
