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.

    Events on February 25

    1. 1570

      Elizabeth I is excommunicated

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

      Play the Medieval & Renaissance round

    2. 1836

      Samuel Colt patents the revolver

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

      Read about Battle of the AlamoPlay the 19th century round

    3. 1986

      The People Power Revolution succeeds

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

      Read about Los Angeles Summer OlympicsPlay the 20th century round

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