Day in History - “25 May”
If you're curious about today's historical events, you've come to the right source. Each day presents us with a range of significant occurrences that have shaped both Indian and world history. Today, we commemorate several noteworthy events that have taken place on this very day in the past.
1. International Missing Children's Day - May 25
On the 25th of May every year, we observe International Missing Children's Day, an occasion dedicated to increasing awareness about the global issue of missing children. It serves as a reminder of the countless children who have gone missing and the importance of taking action to prevent such incidents and ensure the safe recovery of missing children.
2. 2013 - Maoists killed 32 Congress leaders in Chhattisgarh
Around 250 Naxals in civilian clothes struck a convoy of Congress leaders during the party's Parivartan Rally in Chhattisgarh's Jagdalpur on May 25, 2013, killing at least 25 people, including state Congress chief Nand Kumar Patel.
3. 2020 - George Floyd, A Black man, was killed when a white Minneapolis police officer
George Floyd, an unarmed African American man, was killed during an arrest in Minneapolis, Minnesota, setting off massive protests around the country and generating greater support for the Black Lives Matter movement; police officer Derek Chauvin was later convicted of his murder.
4. 1787 - U.S. Constitutional Convention opened in Philadelphia
On this day in 1787, the Constitutional Convention opened in Philadelphia, where 55 state delegates, initially charged with amending the Articles of Confederation, later drafted the Constitution of the United States.
5. In 2008, NASA’s Phoenix Mars
NASA Phoenix Mars Lander arrived on the Red Planet to begin searching for evidence of water; the spacecraft confirmed the presence of water ice at its landing site.
Famous People's Birthday on May 25
1. 1886 - Rash Behari Bose Birth Anniversary
The Indian freedom fighter who was the key organizer of the Ghadar Movement and Indian National Army was born.
2. 1889 - Igor Sikorsky’s Birthday
Aircraft designer Igor Sikorsky, who successfully developed the helicopter, was born in Kiev, Ukraine, Russian Empire.
3. 1954 - Murali, Indian National Award winning actor Birth Anniversary
S. D. Murali was an Indian actor who appeared in Kannada and Tamil films.
4. 1972 - Karan Johar’s Birthday
Karan Johar is a prominent Indian filmmaker, producer, and television personality. He was born on May 25, 1972, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Johar is best known for his work in the Hindi film industry.
Famous People's Death Anniversary on May 25
1. 2005 - Sunil Dutt’s Death Annivesay
Sunil Dutt, born Balraj Dutt, was an acclaimed Indian actor, film producer, and politician. He was born on June 6, 1929, in Jhelum, Punjab Province, British India (now in Pakistan). Dutt's career spanned several decades, during which he made significant contributions to the Hindi film industry.
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