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.

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Events on April 25

  1. 1507

    America gets its name

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

    Play the Medieval & Renaissance round

  2. 1915

    The Gallipoli landings

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

    Play 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