April 25

    What happened on April 25 in history

    3 events fall on April 25, from 1507 to 1953. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on April 25

    1. 1507

      America gets its name

      Waldseemüller's map labels the new continent after Amerigo Vespucci.

      Read about Michelangelo Painting the Sistine Chapel CeilingPlay the Medieval & Renaissance round

    2. 1915

      The Gallipoli landings

      Allied troops, many Australian and New Zealander, come ashore on the peninsula.

      Read about Storming of the Winter Palace, October RevolutionPlay the 20th century round

    3. 1953

      The DNA double helix is published

      Nature carries Watson and Crick's one-page paper.

      Play the 20th century round

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