July 25th is also known as Carousel Day as well as Thread The Needle Day.
We are now on day 207 out of 366, and have 159 days remaining in 2024.
July 25 in history has been an interesting one to say the least! Here you’ll learn something new about the history of this special day, as well as what celebrities were born today.
Did you know that on this day in 1983, Metallica released their album “Kill ‘Em All”? It was described as one of the fastest and heaviest albums ever recorded.
Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about July 25th in history!
Events
What memorable events happened on July 25 in history? Keep reading to find out!
2019
The UK had its hottest day on record.
On this day, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, reached a scorching 38.7 °C (101.7°F).
2019
An asteroid, dubbed “City Killer,” came closer to Earth than the moon and was almost undetected.
Astonished astronomers reported the object flew past the Earth at 15 miles per second and was 43,500 miles from Earth at its closest point.
2010
Wikileaks published classified information about the war in Afghanistan.
This was one of the largest leaks in US military history.
1978
The first baby was born after being conceived by in vitro fertilization (IVF).
As the world’s first test-tube baby, Louise Brown was famous from birth – at least in the medical world. Although she was born earlier than expected, Louise was a perfectly healthy baby girl. Her parents had struggled to have a child naturally for nine years before signing up for the experimental fertility program.
1943
Italian Fascist Prime Minister Benito Mussolini was removed from office.
The result came from a decision by Italy’s Grand Council of Fascism, Mussolini’s main body of government. What followed was the establishment of a new government, the arrest of Mussolini, and an end to 21 years of Italian Fascism.
Famous Births
Is today your birthday? If so, you share the same birthday with Meg Donnelly. Here are a few other famous people born on this day.
1967
Matt LeBlanc
American
Actor
Age:
57 years old
Born In:
Massachusetts, USA
2000
Meg Donnelly
American
Actress
Age:
24 years old
Born In:
New York, USA
1985
James Lafferty
American
Actor
Age:
39 years old
Born In:
California, USA
1989
Andrew Lewis Caldwell
American
Actor
Age:
35 years old
Born In:
Michigan, USA
Quotes
Memorable quotes are being said or written every day. Here we have the most notable quote ever said on July 25.
1939
There is no remedy for love but to love more.
Henry David Thoreau
American Naturalist
Special Holidays
If you’ve got a few minutes spare today, why not celebrate these special holidays.
National Thread The Needle Day
This phrase may have many meanings, but today we’re celebrating all things to do with sewing! It’s far too common for people to simply throw out a piece of clothing rather than mend it, but that changes today! So go, thread your needles and fix something!
National Carousel Day
The carousel has been spinning children round on horses at amusement parks for over two centuries and is still popular today. On July 25 each year, we celebrate Carousel Day, so why not have a day at your local theme park today?
THe Fact Site’s
Fun Fact Of The Day
The police in Belfast used music from an ice-cream truck to calm down angry teen rioters. The music diffused a tense situation, but the officers were reprimanded for it.
Birthday & Zodiac
Those of you who were born on July 25th share the Leo star sign.
Leo is a fire sign represented by the lion and is associated with light, love, confidence. Leos tend to be dramatic at times, but they’re also very creative, self-confident, and dominant.
Ruby is the birthstone given to people born in July. The color of the ruby gemstone commonly ranges from a deep blood red to a pale rose red. The ruby symbolizes love, passion, and success.
If you were born on July 25th, you would likely have been conceived on or around November 1st of the previous year.
Babies conceived on July 25, 2024, will be due next year around April 17.
