Page 3: Historical Events In 2025

Mar 15   Three US military strikes in international waters of the eastern Pacific Ocean sink three suspected drug smuggling vessels and kill eight crewmen; the 23rd, 24th, and 25th missions since September.   

Mar 16   Keith Rowley steps down as Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago after nine years in office, and is succeeded by Stuart Young   

Mar 17   26th US military lethal strike in international waters of a suspected drug smuggling vessel results in the deaths of four   

Mar 17   Thousands of dinosaur footprints dating back 210 million years are are discovered on a mountain in Stelvio National Park in northern Italy [1]   

Mar 18   27th and 28th US military strikes in international waters of the eastern Pacific Ocean sink two suspected drug smuggling vessels and kill five, bringing total deaths in the program to over 100   

Mar 18   Israel launches widespread aerial bombardments and attacks on the Gaza Strip, killing at least 591 people, including children, ending the ceasefire agreement reached in January.   

Mar 18   The President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, survives an attack on his convoy by al-Shabaab, killing at least 10 people   

Mar 21   A major power outage leads to Heathrow Airport in London to completely shut down, with disruption expected to last for days, affecting thousands of flights around the world   

Mar 21   South Korea experiences one of its worst wildfires in modern history; over 87 000 hectares of land are destroyed in South Gyeongsang Province, killing at least 32 people   

Mar 28   Mexican passenger train derails near Nizanda, Oaxaca, and partially plummets down an embankment, killing at least 13, and injuring 100 of the 250 passengers and crew members aboard.   

Mar 30   PostNord, the Danish postal service, formally ends letter deliveries entirely, shifting exclusively to packages; the government agency was established in 1624 [1].   

Apr 01   Indian chess prodigy Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha, from Madhya Pradesh, is recorded as becoming youngest player to earn official FIDE (International Chess Federation) rating at 3 years, 7 months and 20 days old, besting November 2024 youngesr record holder Anish Sarkar, by about a month   

Apr 04   22nd known lethal US military strike in international waters of suspected drug smuggling vessel results in the deaths of four in the eastern Pacific Ocean   

Apr 06   In this year, MLS Cup: Inter Miami claims their inaugural championship with 3-1 win over Vancouver Whitecaps at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida   

Apr 08   magnitude 7.5 earthquake off of Japan's northeast coast leads to building damage and triggers a brief tsunami warning.   

Apr 11   Bulgaria's government steps down following weeks of mass protests against its economic policies and corruption [1]   

Apr 12   "Zootopia 2" is recorded as becoming the quickest PG-rated film to reach $1 Billion at the box office worldwide [1]   

Apr 14   Father and son gunmen kill least 15 and wound dozens at a Jewish “Chanukah by the Sea” celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia; police kill the elder shooter [1].   

Apr 15   Three US military strikes in international waters of the eastern Pacific Ocean sink three suspected drug smuggling vessels and kill eight crewmen; the 23rd, 24th, and 25th missions since September   

Apr 17   26th US military lethal strike in international waters of a suspected drug smuggling vessel results in the deaths of four   

Apr 17   Thousands of dinosaur footprints dating back 210 million years are are discovered on a mountain in Stelvio National Park in northern Italy [1].   

Apr 18   27th and 28th US military strikes in international waters of the eastern Pacific Ocean sink two suspected drug smuggling vessels and kill five, bringing total deaths in the program to over 100   

Apr 26   An explosion in the Port of Shahid Rajaee, Bandar Abbas, Iran, results in the deaths of at least 70 people and injures more than 1000.   

Apr 26   At least 11 people are killed and at least 20 others are injured in a vehicle-ramming attack at the annual Lapu Lapu Day festival in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.   

Apr 26   The funeral of Pope Francis is attended by delegations from 164 countries, including 82 leaders, and 250000 members of the public   

Apr 28   A widespread power outage affects Spain and Portugal for hours. Andorra is affected for a few seconds while southern France is lightly affected.   

Apr 28   In this year, 2025 Canadian federal election: Following Justin Trudeau's resignation as prime minister in March, former governor of the Bank of Canada Mark Carney is recorded as becoming the Prime Minister of Canada. The Liberal Party claims a fourth consecutive election and forms a minority government   

Apr 28   In this year, 2025 Trinidad and Tobago general election: The UNC claims a majority government, defeating the incumbent PNM.   

Apr 28   Mexican passenger train derails near Nizanda, Oaxaca, and partially plummets down an embankment, killing at least 13, and injuring 100 of the 250 passengers and crew members aboard   

Apr 30   PostNord, the Danish postal service, formally ends letter deliveries entirely, shifting exclusively to packages; the government agency was established in 1624 [1]   

May 01   Indian chess prodigy Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha, from Madhya Pradesh, is recorded as becoming youngest player to earn official FIDE (International Chess Federation) rating at 3 years, 7 months and 20 days old, besting November 2024 youngesr record holder Anish Sarkar, by about a month.   

May 03   2025 Malian protests: Hundreds of demonstrators gather in Bamako, Mali, to protest the government's proposed dissolution of political parties and extension of president Assimi Goïta's mandate by 5 years.   

May 03   In this year, 2025 Australian federal election: The incumbent Labor Party led by Anthony Albanese claims reelection, increasing their majority   

May 03   In this year, 2025 Singaporean general election: The incumbent People's Action Party led by Lawrence Wong claims reelection in a landslide, retaining a supermajority government   

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