On This Day in History
Discover key historical events within the Genesis range (1950–2049) that occurred on this calendar day, and claim their commemorative registry plaques.
February 25
7 historical milestones registered between 1950 and 2049
After being postponed due to World War II, the inaugural edition of the Pan American Games opened in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Wikipedia: 1951 Pan American Games
In a speech to the 20th Congress of the Communist Party, Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev denounced the personality cult and dictatorship of his predecessor Joseph Stalin.
Wikipedia: On the Cult of Personality and Its ConsequencesThe first prime minister of independent Suriname, Henck Arron (pictured), was deposed in a military coup led by Dési Bouterse.
Wikipedia: Henck Arron
Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos and his wife Imelda were ousted from power by the non-violent People Power Revolution, with Corazon Aquino succeeding as president.
Wikipedia: Ferdinand Marcos
Israeli physician Baruch Goldstein opened fire on Palestinian Muslims praying at the mosque in Hebron's Cave of the Patriarchs, killing 29 people and wounding 125 others.
Wikipedia: Baruch Goldstein
At their headquarters in Pilkhana, members of the Bangladesh Rifles began a mutiny that resulted in 82 deaths.
Wikipedia: Pilkhana, BangladeshHong Kong–based writer and publisher Gui Minhai, known for writing about Chinese Communist Party politicians, was sentenced to ten years' imprisonment for intelligence violations.
Wikipedia: Gui Minhai