Box-office #1
The Empire Strikes Back
1980 · dir. Irvin Kershner
Wide US release on May 23, 1980. Goes on to become the highest-grossing film of the year.
Sci-fiStar Wars $538M worldwide
On this day
March 25 Wednesday, March 25, 2026
A curious almanac of what happened on March 25 across the years — history, birthdays, the songs that ruled the charts, the films that packed cinemas, and the science that nudged the world forward.
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Events
7
Birthdays
8
Holidays
1065
World history 961 years ago
The Great German Pilgrimage is attacked on Good Friday by Beduin bandits, suffering heavy losses.
The Great German Pilgrimage suffers heavy losses when Bedouin bandits attack the group on Good Friday near Caesarea.
History
What happened on March 25
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- 410War
The Southern Yan capital of Guanggu falls to the Jin dynasty general Liu Yu, ending the Southern Yan dynasty.
Liu Yu captures Guanggu, the Southern Yan capital, marking the end of the Southern Yan dynasty.
- 421European history
Italian city Venice is founded with the dedication of the first church, that of San Giacomo di Rialto on the islet of Rialto.
Venice is founded with the dedication of San Giacomo di Rialto, marking the beginning of the city on the islet of Rialto.
- 708Religion
Election of Pope Constantine following the death of Pope Sisinnius. He would be the last pope to visit Constantinople until 1967.
Pope Constantine is elected after Pope Sisinnius's brief reign; he remains the last pope to visit Constantinople until 1967.
- 717Religion
Theodosius III resigns the throne to the Byzantine Empire to enter a monastery, allowing Leo III to take the throne and begin the Isaurian dynasty.
Theodosius III resigns as emperor of the Byzantine Empire, stepping down to join a monastery and paving the way for Leo III to establish the Isaurian dynasty.
- 919European history
Romanos Lekapenos seizes the Boukoleon Palace in Constantinople and becomes regent of the Byzantine emperor Constantine VII.
Romanos Lekapenos seizes power in Constantinople, becoming regent for Emperor Constantine VII.
- 1000Religion
Fatimid caliph al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah assassinates the eunuch chief minister Barjawan and assumes control of the government.
Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah assassinates his chief minister Barjawan and takes full control of the Fatimid caliphate's government.
- 1065World history
The Great German Pilgrimage is attacked on Good Friday by Beduin bandits, suffering heavy losses.
The Great German Pilgrimage suffers heavy losses when Bedouin bandits attack the group on Good Friday near Caesarea.
- 1221European history
Coronation of Robert of Courtenay as Emperor of the Latin Empire.
Robert of Courtenay is crowned Emperor of the Latin Empire in Constantinople, succeeding his brother Peter II.
- 1306UK history
Robert the Bruce becomes King of Scots (Scotland).
Robert the Bruce is crowned King of Scots, beginning a reign that would last until his death.
- 1409Religion
The Council of Pisa convenes, in an attempt to heal the Western Schism.
Pope Gregory XII and Antipope Benedict XIII meet to resolve the Western Schism.
- 1410World history
The Yongle Emperor of Ming China launches the first of his military campaigns against the Mongols, resulting in the fall of the Mongol khan Bunyashiri.
The Yongle Emperor initiates a campaign that leads to the defeat of Mongol Khan Bunyashiri.
- 1519World history
Hernán Cortés, entering province of Tabasco, defeats Tabascan Indians.
Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés defeats Tabascan forces in the Battle of Centla, securing his first major military victory in Mexico.
Born today
Famous birthdays on March 25
7 this date All birthdays
S. M. Pandit
Indian painter and educator
S. M. Pandit, the Indian painter from Karnataka known for his realist style in contrast to the Bengal Renaissance movement, was born today in 1916.
Born
1916
Died
1993
Béla Bartók
Hungarian pianist and composer
1881 – 1945
Jean Sablon
French singer and actor
1906 – 1994
Nancy Kelly
American actress
1921 – 1995
Antanas Mockus
Colombian mathematician, philosopher, and politician, Mayor of Bogotá
b. 1952 · 74
Kyle Lowry
American basketball player
b. 1986 · 40
Justine Dufour-Lapointe
Canadian skier
b. 1994 · 32
Music
The number one songs on March 25
Across the years Full chart history
Also #1 on this day
- 2026"American Girls"— Harry Styles
- 2025"Pink Pony Club"— Chappell Roan
- 2024"Texas Hold 'Em"— Beyoncé
- 2023"Flowers"— Miley Cyrus
- 2022"Starlight"— Dave
- 2021"Wellerman"— Nathan Evans , 220 Kid and Billen Ted
Film & TV
At the movies
Box office #1 and premieres All releases
🏆 Sport March 25, 1914
The Greek multi-sport club Aris Thessaloniki is founded in Thessaloniki.
Aris Thessaloniki, a Greek multi-sport club, is established in the city of Thessaloniki.
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🔬 Science March 25, 1655
Saturn's largest moon, Titan, is discovered by Christiaan Huygens.
Christiaan Huygens discovers Titan, the largest moon of Saturn.
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Holidays & observances
8 celebrated today
Anniversary of the Arengo and the Feast of the Militants (San Marino)
International
San Marino, officially the Republic of San Marino (RSM), is a landlocked country in Southern Europe, completely surrounded by Italy
Christian Saints' days Ælfwold II of Sherborne
International
Ælfwold II was a Bishop of Sherborne in Dorset
Christian Saints' days Blessed Marie-Alphonsine Danil Ghattas
International
Beatification is a recognition accorded by the Catholic Church of a deceased person's entrance into Heaven and capacity to intercede on behalf of individuals who pray in their name
Christian Saints' days Omelyan Kovch (Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church)
International
Omelyan Hryhorovych Kovch was a Ukrainian Greek-Catholic priest murdered in Majdanek concentration camp
Christian Saints' days Dismas, the "Good Thief"
International
The penitent thief, also known as the good thief, wise thief, grateful thief, or thief on the cross, is one of two unnamed thieves in Luke the Evangelist's account of the crucifixion of Jesus in the N
Christian Saints' days Hilary Paweł Januszewski
International
Hilary Paweł Januszewski, O