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.
If you were born on this day, your star sign is Sagittarius.
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 facts about November 25th in history!
What Happened On November 25 In History?
2019
The world’s largest luxury goods corporation, Louis Vuitton (LVMH), bought jeweler Tiffany & Co. for $16.2 billion.
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The Guardian
1975
The Netherlands granted Suriname independence, and it has since been celebrated as Suriname Independence Day.
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Wikipedia
1905
Telimco made the first ever advertisement for a civilian radio set.
The ad in "Scientific American" had it priced at $7.50 (about $220 in 2020) and claimed to receive signals for up to one mile.
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University of Minnesota
1847
The romantic comedic opera “Marta” premiered in Vienna by Jules-Henri Vernoy de Saint-Georges.
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Wikipedia
1839
A fatal cyclone struck east India killing over 300,000 people and destroying some 20,000 ships.
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Wikipedia
1715
The UK approved the first American patent.
It was for a machine that processed corn.
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Wikipedia
1667
A fatal earthquake killed 80,000 people near the city of Shemakha, Azerbaijan.
The quake was around 6.9 in magnitude with an epicenter at a depth of 7.5 miles.
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Wikipedia
1491
The Treaty of Granada was signed, which marked the end of the Grenada War, which started in 1482.
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Wikipedia
Did you know that on this day, November 25th 1817, the US had its first sword swallowing performance in New York City?