February 25: on this day in history
A few events that happened on February 25. You do not need to know them all; curiosity is enough.
Historical events
- 138The Roman emperor Hadrian adopted Antoninus Pius and named him his successor.
- 1570Pope Pius V issued the bull excommunicating Queen Elizabeth I of England from the Catholic Church.
- 1836Inventor Samuel Colt patented his revolving-cylinder handgun, the revolver.
- 1912Marie-Adélaïde ascended the throne as the first reigning Grand Duchess of Luxembourg.
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