Fact 1: January 25 is Robert Burns Day
Robert Burns, known as the national poet of Scotland, was born on January 25, 1759. On this day, Scots all over the world celebrate with traditional food, drink, poetry readings, and Scottish music. January 25 is hence officially regarded as Robert Burns Day.
Fact 2: The First Emmy Awards were Presented
The first-ever Emmy Awards were presented on January 25, 1949. The televised event took place in Hollywood, California, and recognized exceptional performances in the television industry.
Fact 3: India Celebrates National Voters' Day
January 25th is observed annually as National Voters' Day in India. This day was instituted by the Election Commission of India in 2011 to encourage more young people to take part in the political process.
Fact 4: The First Winter Olympics Begins
The first Winter Olympic games kicked off on January 25, 1924, in Chamonix, France. The event brought together athletes from 16 countries who competed in 16 different events.
Fact 5: This Day in Weather History
On January 25, 1986, the temperatures in Alaska plunged to -80 degrees Fahrenheit. This day marks one of the coldest days ever recorded in U.S. weather history.
Fact 6: Debut of The Lone Ranger
On January 25, 1933, the first episode of The Lone Ranger radio show aired. The character soon became a beloved symbol of American morality and justice and eventually made his way into comic books and television.
Fact 7: The Launch of Voyager 2
NASA's Voyager 2, the only spacecraft to have visited Uranus and Neptune, made its closest approach to Uranus on January 25, 1986. The event marked a historic moment in space exploration.
Fact 8: Arrival of Beatles' First U.S. No. 1 Hit
On January 25, 1964, The Beatles scored their first U.S. No. 1 hit with "I Want To Hold Your Hand," which topped the Billboard Hot 100 charts, solidifying their legend in American music history.
Fact 9: The Foundation of the Fabian Society
The Fabian Society was officially founded on January 25, 1884. This British socialist organization has been key in the development of modern political theory and in the creation of the British Labour Party.
Fact 10: Microsoft Unveils MS Word
On January 25, 1983, Microsoft publicly displayed a new word processing program, MS Word. This event marked one of the first times a software application showed what computers could do beyond just calculations and gaming.
Fact 11: First Live, Internet-streamed Opera
On January 25, 2010, the arts took a leap into the digital age as "The Turn of the Screw" by Benjamin Britten became the first live, internet-streamed opera promising a global reach.
Fact 12: Apple’s iPhone Patent Application
On January 25, 2007, Apple filed patent applications for various elements of the iPhone, a few weeks after the device's first public introduction. These patents included touchscreen technology and the iconic minimalist design.
Fact 13: January 25 РThe Foundation Day of The Ṣo Paulo City
São Paulo, one of the world's most populous cities, was founded on January 25, 1554. This day is celebrated annually as a holiday in São Paulo, Brazil.
Fact 14: The First Tennis Grand Slam Match Under a Closed Roof
January 25, 1988, was the day of the first tennis grand slam match that took place under a closed roof. This happened in the Australian Open due to rain.
Fact 15: Passing of the 26th Amendment in Ireland
On January 25, 2002, Ireland voted to pass the 26th amendment, abolishing capital punishment, making it a landmark day in the nation's history.
Fact 16: Charles Manson is Convicted
On January 25, 1971, Charles Manson and three female followers were found guilty of the 1969 Tate-LaBianca murders, considered one of the most notorious crimes in American history.
Fact 17: The Launch of the Point of No Return Expedition
On January 25, 2013, the “Point of No Return” expedition was launched. It was the first-ever attempt to cross the Sahara desert and the entire African continent using only solar power.
Fact 18: Birth of Virginia Woolf
Famous English author Virginia Woolf, known for pioneering modernist novels like 'Mrs. Dalloway', was born on January 25, 1882. Woolf's work still influences writers and readers today.
Fact 19: The Concorde First Commercial Flight
January 25, 1976, marked the day when Concorde saw its first commercial flights. The supersonic passenger airliner made its inaugural flights from London to Bahrain and Paris to Rio.
Fact 20: Premiere of The Phantom of the Opera
On January 25, 1988, "The Phantom of the Opera," composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber, premiered on Broadway Park. It's still one of the longest-running shows in Broadway history.