January 25

Tuesday 25, 2005:

A stampede during a pilgrimage in India kills at least 215.

Monday 25, 1971:

Himachal Pradesh becomes the 18th Indian state.

Saturday 25, 1941:

Pope Pius XII elevates the Apostolic Vicariate of the Hawaiian Islands to the dignity of a diocese. It becomes the Roman Catholic Diocese of Honolulu.

Thursday 25, 1917:

The Danish West Indies is sold to the United States for $25 million.

Monday 25, 1554:

Foundation of São Paulo city, Brazil.

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