On this day in history
January 25
American
1787Shays' Rebellion is defeated in Massachusetts when state militia routs the rebels' attempt to seize the Spring…
Shays' Rebellion is defeated in Massachusetts when state militia routs the rebels' attempt to seize the Springfield arsenal.
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1890Nellie Bly completes her round the world journey in 72 days, beating the fictional 80 day record of Jules Vern…
Nellie Bly completes her round the world journey in 72 days, beating the fictional 80 day record of Jules Verne's Phileas Fogg.
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1777George Washington issues his Morristown proclamation, ordering mandatory smallpox inoculation for the Continen…
George Washington issues his Morristown proclamation, ordering mandatory smallpox inoculation for the Continental Army.
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1890The United Mine Workers of America is founded in Columbus, Ohio, through the merger of two miners' unions.
The United Mine Workers of America is founded in Columbus, Ohio, through the merger of two miners' unions.
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1915The first transcontinental telephone call is made, from Alexander Graham Bell in New York to Thomas Watson in …
The first transcontinental telephone call is made, from Alexander Graham Bell in New York to Thomas Watson in San Francisco.
1961John F. Kennedy holds the first live televised presidential press conference.
John F. Kennedy holds the first live televised presidential press conference.
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World
750The Battle of the Zab is fought in Mesopotamia, ending Umayyad rule and establishing the Abbasid Caliphate.
The Battle of the Zab is fought in Mesopotamia, ending Umayyad rule and establishing the Abbasid Caliphate.
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1565The Deccan Sultanates destroy Vijayanagar's army at the Battle of Talikota, ending the last great Hindu kingdo…
The Deccan Sultanates destroy Vijayanagar's army at the Battle of Talikota, ending the last great Hindu kingdom of southern India.
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1971Idi Amin seizes power in Uganda in a military coup, beginning a brutal eight year dictatorship.
Idi Amin seizes power in Uganda in a military coup, beginning a brutal eight year dictatorship.
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2011Mass protests begin in Cairo's Tahrir Square, launching the Egyptian revolution that topples Hosni Mubarak.
Mass protests begin in Cairo's Tahrir Square, launching the Egyptian revolution that topples Hosni Mubarak.
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1515Francis I is crowned king of France at Reims, beginning a reign that defines the French Renaissance.
Francis I is crowned king of France at Reims, beginning a reign that defines the French Renaissance.
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1533Henry VIII secretly marries Anne Boleyn, his second wife, months before his first marriage is annulled.
Henry VIII secretly marries Anne Boleyn, his second wife, months before his first marriage is annulled.
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1579The Treaty of Utrecht is signed, forming the Dutch Republic's union of northern provinces in their revolt agai…
The Treaty of Utrecht is signed, forming the Dutch Republic's union of northern provinces in their revolt against Spain.
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1924The first Winter Olympic Games open in Chamonix, France.
The first Winter Olympic Games open in Chamonix, France.
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