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.

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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.

    Play the 20th century round

  3. 1924

    The first Winter Olympics open

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

    Play 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.