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Osun Defender History Corner: October 25th In Focus

Today on the history corner, we take a trip down, in the realm of flashback and we were able to recall some major events that happened on this day.

October 25th, 1415

The Battle of Agincourt took place during the Hundred Years’ War between England and France.

October 25th, 1760

George III became the King of Great Britain.

October 25th, 1854

The Charge of the Light Brigade occurred during the Crimean War.

October 25th, 1881

Pablo Picasso, the famous Spanish painter, was born.

October 25th, 1917

The Bolshevik Revolution began in Russia.

October 25th, 1924

The Zinoviev letter, a political forgery, was published in the United Kingdom.

October 25th, 1971

The United Nations admitted the People’s Republic of China and expelled Taiwan.

October 25th, 1960

Nigeria’s first Prime Minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, addressed the United Nations General Assembly in New York, shortly after Nigeria gained independence on October 1, 1960.

October 25th, 1979

Nigeria adopted a new constitution and transitioned from military rule to civilian rule, marking the beginning of the Second Republic.

October 25th, 1983

The United States invaded Grenada during Operation Urgent Fury.

October 25th, 1999

The Nigerian military handed over power to a democratically elected civilian government, marking the return to democracy in the country after years of military rule.

October 25th, 2001

Microsoft released Windows XP.

October 25th, 2007

Yar’Adua Airport in Katsina, Nigeria, was officially commissioned by then-President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua.

October 25th, 2012

Hurricane Sandy made landfall in the United States, causing widespread damage.

Please note that these are just a few historical events that happened on October 25th. History is full of numerous other significant events on this day, ranging from politics and warfare to cultural and scientific milestones.

Sodiq Lawal

Sodiq Lawal is a passionate and dedicated journalist with a knack for uncovering captivating stories in the bustling metropolis of Osun State and Nigeria at large. He has a versatile reporting style, covering a wide range of topics, from politics , campus, and social issues to arts and culture, seeking impact in all facets of the society.

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