Today in History April 25

Today in History

Today is April 25, the 115th day . There are 250 days left in the year.
Did you ever wonder what happened on your birthday April 25? What famous person was born on your birthday, what historical event took place on the day you were born, or what special celebrations took place during your birth month? This blog offers information about historical happenings and famous birthdays
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April 25 Events



Highlights in US History

1945, during World War II, U.S. and Soviet forces linked up on the Elbe River, a meeting that dramatized the collapse of Nazi Germany's defenses.
1507, German cartographer Martin Waldseemueller named a huge land mass in the Western Hemisphere "America," in honor of Italian navigator Amerigo Vespucci.
1898, the United States formally declared war on Spain.
1901, New York Gov. Benjamin Barker Odell Junior signed an automobile registration bill which imposed a 15-mile-per-hour speed limit on highways.
1945, delegates from some 50 countries met in San Francisco to organize the United Nations.
1959, the St. Lawrence Seaway opened to shipping.


Highlights of UK and Other History

1792, highwayman Nicolas Jacques Pelletier became the first person under French law to be executed by the guillotine.
1859, ground was broken for the Suez Canal.


Famous Birthdays

1940 Actor Al Pacino
1945 Singer Bjorn Ulvaeus (ABBA)
1969 Actress Renee Zellweger

Birthday Poems for those born on April 25

It's your's and Al Pacino's birthday
That's a coincidence, I find
He's talented, rich and good looking
And you're not....arhhhh...never mind
..........I love you, anyway
or

It's Al Pacino's birthday
A person who's gone far
Coincidentally, it's your birthday
My own Superstar

and

(Susie), you're a modern woman
And your acting's pretty hot
You share your birthday with Renee Zellweger
So that explains a lot



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Today in History April 25

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