Significant Events That Occurred on Nov. 25 Throughout History

Notable Historical Events

• 1783 – British Troops Leave New York City:
• The last British soldiers evacuated New York City during the American Revolutionary War, marking the end of British rule in the city. George Washington triumphantly led the Continental Army into Manhattan, an event celebrated as “Evacuation Day.”
• 1867 – Alfred Nobel Patents Dynamite:
• Swedish chemist Alfred Nobel was granted a patent for dynamite, a safer and more manageable form of nitroglycerin, which would later revolutionize construction and mining industries.
• 1952 – Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap” Premieres:
• The world’s longest-running play, Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap,” opened in London’s West End. It has become a legendary theatrical production.
• 1963 – John F. Kennedy Laid to Rest:
• President John F. Kennedy was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, three days after his assassination in Dallas, Texas. The funeral was attended by world leaders and watched by millions.
• 1973 – U.S. Senate Confirms Gerald Ford as Vice President:
• Gerald R. Ford was confirmed by the Senate to replace Spiro Agnew as Vice President of the United States, under the provisions of the 25th Amendment.
• 1986 – Iran-Contra Scandal Unveiled:
• Attorney General Edwin Meese revealed profits from secret U.S. arms sales to Iran were illegally diverted to Nicaraguan Contras, a political scandal that rocked the Reagan administration.
• 1999 – UN Adopts International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women:
• The United Nations designated November 25 as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, raising awareness and promoting action to end violence globally.

Famous Birthdays

• 1881 – Pope John XXIII: Born Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli, he was the 261st pope of the Roman Catholic Church and convened the Second Vatican Council.
• 1914 – Joe DiMaggio: American baseball legend, known for his 56-game hitting streak, was born in Martinez, California.
• 1944 – Ben Stein: American lawyer, actor, writer, and commentator, known for his deadpan delivery in film and television.
• 1960 – John F. Kennedy Jr.: American lawyer, journalist, and magazine publisher, son of President John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.
• 1986 – Katie Cassidy: American actress, known for roles in TV series such as “Arrow.”

Notable Deaths

• 1974 – U Thant: Burmese diplomat and third Secretary-General of the United Nations.
• 1976 – Anatole Litvak: Russian-born American filmmaker, director of classic Hollywood films.
• 1999 – Quentin Crisp: English writer, raconteur, and actor, known for his wit and flamboyance.

Observances

• International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (United Nations observance)
• Thanksgiving (USA, variable date): While not always on November 25, Thanksgiving in the United States sometimes falls on this date when the fourth Thursday in November aligns.

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