Facts & Events That Happened Today In History

Today is Friday, April 25, 2025. It’s the 115^th 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.

1990

Nicaragua elected its first-ever female President, Violeta Chamorro.

1953

Francis Crick & James Watson’s discovery of the double-helix structure of DNA was formally announced.

1901

New York state became the first to require license plates on automobiles.

1792

A highwayman, Nicolas Pelletier, was the first man to be executed by the guillotine in Paris, France.

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.

United States

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.

Close-up of a dog's tail in mid-wag with grassy background

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European Union flags waving in front of a modern glass building

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The Eiffel Tower at sunset with a reflection in a pond, surrounded by gardens and trees

Why Is Paris Called the City of Love?

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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.