February 25

What happened on February 25 in history

3 events fall on February 25, from 1570 to 1986. 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 February 25

  1. 1570

    Elizabeth I is excommunicated

    Pius V's bull releases English Catholics from allegiance to the queen.

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  2. 1836

    Samuel Colt patents the revolver

    A rotating cylinder turns a single-shot pistol into a repeating weapon.

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  3. 1986

    The People Power Revolution succeeds

    Marcos flees the Philippines after days of crowds in the streets of Manila.

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