February 25

Monday 25, 1991:

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

Tuesday 25, 1964:

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

Wednesday 25, 1925:

Glacier Bay National Monument is established in Alaska.

Friday 25, 1921:

The Democratic Republic of Georgia is occupied by the Soviet Russia.

Wednesday 25, 1570:

Pope Pius V excommunicates Queen Elizabeth I of England.

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