January 25th is officially Irish Coffee Day and Opposite Day.
We’re 25 days into the year already – is it just me or is time flying by so far this year?
To get you inspired we have put together a real mixed bag of events and fun facts that all happened January 25 including, major technological advances and historic events throughout history!
Did you know that on this day in 1961, Walt Disney’s animation “101 Dalmatians” was released in theaters? Its initial run grossed $14 million in the US and Canada.
Keep reading for more interesting facts about January 25th in history!
What Events Happened On January 25 In History?
2020 The world’s largest twin-engine airliner completed its first trip.
2005 Spilled coconut water caused a stampede that killed more than 258 people in India.
1998 David Beckham & Victoria Beckham got engaged.
1979 Robert Williams became the first recorded person to be killed by a robot in the US.
1964 Nike was founded.
1964 Cash Box Top 100 placed The Beatles “I Want to Hold Your Hand” at #1.
1961 Walt Disney’s animation “101 Dalmatians” was released in theaters.
1949 The first-ever Emmy Awards were presented at the Hollywood Athletic Club in Los Angeles.
1945 Grand Rapids, Michigan, became the first place in the US to add fluoride to its water supply in a bid to improve oral health.
1924 The world’s first Winter Olympics took place in Chamonix, France.
1840 Charles Wilkes discovered Antarctica during an American Naval Expedition.
41 AD Claudius became the Roman Emperor.
Famous Quotes Said On January 25
Who said what today throughout history? Here are the most famous things people have said on this day.
1843
“The smallest seed of faith is of more worth than the largest fruit of happiness.”
– Henry David Thoreau
Famous People Born On January 25
Are you celebrating your birthday today? If so, did you know that you share the same birthday as Alicia Keys? See what other famous people were born on this day.
1996 Calum Hood
Australian Musician
- Age:
- 26 years old
- Born In:
- Sydney, Australia
2002 Lil Mosey
American Rapper
- Age:
- 20 years old
- Born In:
- Washington, USA
1981 Alicia Keys
American Singer
- Age:
- 41 years old
- Born In:
- New York, USA
1950 John Terry
American Actor
- Age:
- 72 years old
- Born In:
- Florida, USA
Special Holidays On January 25
If you’ve got a few minutes spare today, why not celebrate these special holidays.
National Irish Coffee Day
Most of us love to start the day off with a steamy cup of coffee to get us going. But today is different, so let’s switch things up a little by adding a spritz of whiskey and a big dollop of cream to celebrate National Irish Coffee Day!
Opposite Day
The January blues are well and truly upon us, but we’ve finally got some respite - it’s Opposite Day! Today is all about embracing your inner-child, and playing pretend, that yes is no, up is down, hot is cold, or whatever thing you feel like switching with its opposite… or is it?
January 25 Birthday Facts, Zodiac & Birthstone
People who were born on this day share the Aquarius zodiac sign.
Being a lone thinker can make Aquarians somewhat detached from their world, and the world everybody else lives in.
Anyone born in January has the Garnet birthstone. This birthstone provides love and loyal friendships into people’s lives while also giving them good health.
If you were born on this day, you were likely conceived on the week of May 4th in the previous year.
