November 25th is also known as Parfait Day and Shopping Reminder Day.
We made it to day 329 of the year and there’s only 36 days left to go until we reach the new year.
Are you ready to be wowed? You certainly will be once you’ve read all the incredible events, both good and bad, that all happened on this very day.
Did you know that on this day in 1817, the US had its first sword swallowing performance in New York City? The performer was Senaa Samma, who had traveled from Tamil Nadu, India.
Keep reading for more interesting facts about November 25th in history!
What Events Happened On November 25 In History?
2021 The crew aboard the International Space Station celebrated Thanksgiving.
2019 The world’s largest luxury goods corporation, Louis Vuitton (LVMH), bought jeweler Tiffany & Co. for $16.2 billion.
1975 The Netherlands granted Suriname independence, and it has since been celebrated as Suriname Independence Day.
1963 President John F. Kennedy’s funeral was held in Washington, DC.
1924 USPTO received trademark for the Kleenex brand name.
1905 Telimco made the first-ever advertisement for a civilian radio set.
1884 Powdered milk was patented by John B. Meyenberg from St. Louis.
1847 The romantic comedic opera “Marta” premiered in Vienna by Jules-Henri Vernoy de Saint-Georges.
1839 A fatal cyclone struck east India killing over 300,000 people and destroying some 20,000 ships.
1817 The US had its first sword swallowing performance in New York City.
1715 The UK approved the first American patent.
1667 A fatal earthquake killed 80,000 people near the city of Shemakha, Azerbaijan.
1491 The Treaty of Granada was signed, marking the end of the Grenada War, which started in 1482.
Famous Quotes Said On November 25
Below are the most famous quotes people have said or written on Nov 25th throughout history.
1902
“Only in thought is man a God; in action and desire we are the slaves of circumstance.”
– Bertrand Russell
Famous People Born On November 25
Is today is your birthday? If so, you share the same birthday with Katie Cassidy. Here are a few other famous people born on this day.
1986 Katie Cassidy
American Actress
- Age:
- 35 years old
- Born In:
- California, USA
1971 Christina Applegate
American Actress
- Age:
- 50 years old
- Born In:
- California, USA
Special Holidays On November 25
Are you looking for something to do today? Well, here’s a few special days that might just give you some ideas.
National Parfait Day
Shopping Reminder Day
November 25 Birthday Facts, Zodiac & Birthstone
If you were born on this day, your star sign is Sagittarius.
Independence is tantamount to Sagittarians’ happiness, and they will go out of their way to ensure they are always self-sufficient.
People born in November all have the Topaz birthstone. Topaz is considered among the most powerful of gemstones. The gem signifies emotional balance and gives protection from greed.
If your birthday falls on this day, you would’ve likely been conceived around March 4 in the same year.
