Your place in the Universe on 1925
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Get your map!The Highlights of 1925: A Year That Shaped the Future
1925 (MCMXXV in Roman Numerals) was the year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1925th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations.
Is 1925 a year special to you? Discover what 1925 was famous for, Key World Leaders of 1925, 1925 Time’s Person of the Year, the #1 song, movie and book in 1925, how old is someone born in 1925 and what Chinese zodiac sign is associated to 1925.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about 1925 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What was 1925 known for ?
- Key World Leaders of 1925
- Who was the U.S. President in 1925?
- Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1925?
- Who was the Pope in 1925?
- What was the number 1 song in the USA in 1925?
- What was the most popular movie in 1925?
- What was the best selling book in 1925?
- How old is someone born in 1925?
- What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1925?
What was 1925 known for ?
- 1925, a year right in the middle of the famous “Roaring Twenties” was a booming year for the arts. In April of this year, F. Scott Fitzgerald published The Great Gatsby, a masterpiece of 20th century literature.
- Paris held a World’s fair, called the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts. The style of art exhibited at the fair was called “Art Deco” after the fair’s name. Thus, the Art Deco style was born. Paris also held the world’s first Surrealist art exhibition this year.
- This was also a crucial year for science, particularly in the United States. In March of 1925, the Tennessee General Assembly passed the Butler Act, which was a law that prohibited the theory of evolution from being taught in publicly funded schools in the State of Tennessee. In the summer of 1925, John Scopes, a substitute high school science teacher, was accused of violating the Butler Act and subsequently brought to trial. The trial itself became a sensation, with former presidential candidate William Jennings Bryan on the prosecution and Clarence Darrow, a famous defense attorney, arguing in defense of Scopes. The trial brought media from around the country, and was famously covered by H.L. Mencken, who famously dubbed it the “Monkey Trial.” It was also the first trial to be broadcast over the radio.
- 1925 was also the year that the world took a significant step towards World War II. While the war itself would not begin for over a decade, this is the year that Benito Mussolini’s dictatorship in Italy began. Until this point, Mussolini had more or less worked with existing institutions of the Italian government, but 1925 was the year that he declared himself “Il Duce” and took on dictatorial powers. Once he had done this, he steadily continued to consolidate power in his fascist regime.
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Key World Leaders of 1925
Who was the U.S. President in 1925?
In 1925, Calvin Coolidge (Republican) was the President of the United States. His term spanned from August 02, 1923 to March 04, 1929. During his presidency, the U.S. enjoyed economic prosperity in the Roaring Twenties, while he maintained limited government intervention.
Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1925?
In 1925 the UK Prime Minister was Stanley Baldwin (Conservative).
Who was the Pope in 1925?
The leader of the Catholic Church in 1925 was Pope Pius XI who had held the papacy since 1922. His pontificate saw the signing of the Lateran Treaty, which established Vatican City as an independent state and promoted Catholic Action against totalitarian regimes.
What was the number 1 song in the USA in 1925?
The number 1 song in the USA in 1925, i.e. the best selling and most popular song of tha year, was The Death of Floyd Collins by Vernon Dalhart
What was the most popular movie in 1925?
The most popular movie and box office hit was The Merry Widow by Erich von Stroheim
What was the best selling book in 1925?
How old is someone born in 1925?
Someone born in 1925 is 100 years old this year.
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What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1925?
According to the Chinese Zodiac and Astrology 1925 was the Year of the Ox.
Discover Zodiac Sign Characteristics and Personality Traits of people born under the Ox sign.