Today is Friday, April 25, 2025. It’s the 115th day of the year, and we’re on week 17.
Every day is special for some reason, and today is no different! Here you’ll find some interesting facts & events that happened today in history, as well as The Fact Site’s Fact of the Day!
Learn what special holiday falls on this day and how to celebrate it. You’ll also find out what famous people celebrate their birthdays today!
We update this page daily, so if you have a few minutes spare, check out these events & facts that all help to make today a special day!
Today’s Highlighted Events
The world is full of things happening – all day, every day. But here are some notable events that happened today in history.
These are just our highlighted events, but if you’d like to learn more about what happened on this day, you can check out the link below!
Today’s Famous Birthdays
Are you celebrating your birthday today? If so, you’re not the only one! Here are a few famous people that were also born on this day.
1986
Daniel Sharman

Daniel Sharman is an English actor born on April 25, 1986, in England, UK. He is 39 years old today.
1940
Al Pacino

Al Pacino is an American actor born on April 25, 1940, in New York, USA. He is 85 years old today.
1994
Sam Fender

Sam Fender is an English singer born on April 25, 1994, in England, UK. He is 31 years old today.
1970
Jason Lee

Jason Lee is an American actor born on April 25, 1970, in California, USA. He is 55 years old today.
Today’s Quote
Throughout history, people have said some emotional, inspirational, and thought-provoking things, sometimes silly things too! But here’s what’s been said on this day in history.
1998
Real leaders must be ready to sacrifice all for the freedom of their people.

Nelson Mandela
South African President
Today’s Special Holiday
Every day has special holidays that are celebrated throughout the world, and today is no different! Here’s one of today’s special holidays you can participate in.

World Penguin Day
Penguins are incredibly adorable birds often found around the colder parts of the world. So with today being World Penguin Day, why not learn more about them online or even celebrate by donating to a charity that benefits them?
Today’s Shower Thoughts
Don’t you just love it when you’re taking your morning shower, and that little voice in your head asks, “how many balloons would it take to float a human?”
We all have these strange thoughts at random times – and here are our shower thoughts of the day.
THe Fact Site’s
Fun Fact Of The Day
Volvo invented the three-point seatbelt, then gave the invention away for free. They decided it was too important of an invention to keep to themselves.
Fast Facts About Today

Day of week | Friday |
Week number | Week 17 |
Day of year | Day 115 |
Decade | 2020s |
Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Leap year | 2025 is not a leap year |