On this day in history

November 25

American

1963John F Kennedy is buried at Arlington as the nation mourns; his young son salutes the casket.

John F Kennedy is buried at Arlington as the nation mourns; his young son salutes the casket.

1986The Reagan administration admits arms were secretly sold to Iran, breaking the Iran Contra scandal open.

The Reagan administration admits arms were secretly sold to Iran, breaking the Iran Contra scandal open.

1783The last British troops evacuate New York City, ending the Revolutionary War occupation on Evacuation Day.

The last British troops evacuate New York City, ending the Revolutionary War occupation on Evacuation Day.

2002George W Bush signs the law creating the Department of Homeland Security, the largest government reorganizatio…

George W Bush signs the law creating the Department of Homeland Security, the largest government reorganization in 50 years.

1915Albert Einstein presents his general theory of relativity field equations to the Prussian Academy in Berlin.

Albert Einstein presents his general theory of relativity field equations to the Prussian Academy in Berlin.

1936Nazi Germany and Japan sign the Anti Comintern Pact, the first link of the Axis alliance.

Nazi Germany and Japan sign the Anti Comintern Pact, the first link of the Axis alliance.