What happend on 25th February

24.02
26.02
2004

On Ash Wednesday, Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ is released in movie theaters across the United States, grossing approximately $370 million domestically.

1991

Gulf War: An Iraqi Scud missile hits an American military barracks in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia killing 28 US Marines.

1986

EDSA Revolution: President Ferdinand Marcos of the Philippines flees the nation after 20 years of rule; Corazon Aquino becomes the first Filipino woman president.

1972

Terrorism: Germany gives $5 million to an Arab terrorist as ransom for the passengers and crew of a hijacked jumbo jet.

1969

George Jones marries Tammy Wynette

1964

Ali versus Liston: Cassius Clay beat Sonny Liston in Miami Beach, Florida, and was crowned the heavyweight champion of the world.

1954

Gamal Abdul Nasser is made premier of Egypt.

1951

The first Pan American Games are held in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

1933

The USS Ranger is launched, becoming the first custom-built aircraft carrier.

1928

Charles Jenkins Laboratories of Washington, DC becomes the first holder of a television license from the Federal Radio Commission.