January 25

    What happened on January 25 in history

    4 events fall on January 25, from 1533 to 2011. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on January 25

    1. 1533

      Henry VIII marries Anne Boleyn

      The secret ceremony precedes England's break with Rome by months.

      Play the Medieval & Renaissance round

    2. 1919

      The League of Nations is agreed in principle

      The peace conference votes to create a permanent body to prevent another war.

      Read about Ford Model T Assembly Line, DearbornPlay the 20th century round

    3. 1924

      The first Winter Olympics open

      Chamonix hosts the games later recognised as the first winter edition.

      Read about Lindbergh's Arrival in Paris After Transatlantic FlightPlay the 20th century round

    4. 2011

      Egypt's revolution begins

      Protesters fill Tahrir Square on a national police holiday, starting eighteen days that topple Mubarak.

      Read about Statue of Liberty 125th Anniversary Celebration

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