September 25

    What happened on September 25 in history

    7 events fall on September 25, from 1066 to 1957. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on September 25

    1. 1066

      The Battle of Stamford Bridge

      Harold Godwinson defeats a Norwegian invasion days before Hastings.

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    2. 1513

      Balboa sights the Pacific

      He crosses the Isthmus of Panama and sees the ocean from a hill.

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    3. 1513

      Balboa sees the Pacific

      He crosses the isthmus of Panama and claims the ocean for Spain.

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    4. 1690

      The first American newspaper

      Publick Occurrences appears in Boston and is suppressed after one issue.

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    5. 1789

      The Bill of Rights is sent out

      Congress passes twelve amendments to the states.

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    6. 1957

      Troops escort the Little Rock Nine

      Federal soldiers enforce school desegregation in Arkansas.

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    7. 1957

      The Little Rock Nine go in

      Soldiers escort the students into Central High.

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