Box-office #1
The Empire Strikes Back
1980 · dir. Irvin Kershner
Wide US release on May 23, 1980. Goes on to become the highest-grossing film of the year.
Sci-fiStar Wars $538M worldwide
On this day
November 25 Wednesday, November 25, 2026
A curious almanac of what happened on November 25 across the years — history, birthdays, the songs that ruled the charts, the films that packed cinemas, and the science that nudged the world forward.
12
Events
7
Birthdays
2
Holidays
1510
World history 516 years ago
Portuguese conquest of Goa: Portuguese naval forces under the command of Afonso de Albuquerque, and local mercenaries working for privateer Timoji, seize Goa from the Bijapur Sultanate, resulting in 451 years of Portuguese colonial rule.
Portuguese forces under Afonso de Albuquerque, supported by local mercenaries, capture Goa from the Bijapur Sultanate, beginning 451 years of colonial rule.
History
What happened on November 25
12 verified entries Full timeline
- -571World history
Servius Tullius, king of Rome, celebrates the first of his three triumphs for his victory over the Etruscans.
Servius Tullius celebrates his first triumph for defeating the Etruscans.
- 1034UK history
Máel Coluim mac Cináeda, King of Scots, dies. His grandson, Donnchad, son of Bethóc and Crínán of Dunkeld, inherits the throne.
Máel Coluim mac Cináeda dies, and his grandson Donnchad succeeds him as King of Scots.
- 1120UK history
The White Ship sinks in the English Channel, drowning William Adelin, son and heir of Henry I of England.
The White Ship sinks in the English Channel, killing William Adelin, son and heir of King Henry I.
- 1177War
Baldwin IV of Jerusalem and Raynald of Châtillon defeat Saladin at the Battle of Montgisard.
Baldwin IV of Jerusalem and Raynald of Châtillon lead a decisive victory over Saladin's forces at the Battle of Montgisard.
- 1343Disaster
A tsunami, caused by an earthquake in the Tyrrhenian Sea, devastates Naples and the Maritime Republic of Amalfi, among other places.
A tsunami triggered by a Tyrrhenian Sea earthquake destroys Naples and the Amalfi Coast, causing widespread devastation.
- 1400Royalty
King Minkhaung I becomes king of Ava.
Minkhaung I ascends to the throne as king of Ava.
- 1491European history
The siege of Granada, the last Moorish stronghold in Spain, ends with the Treaty of Granada.
The Treaty of Granada marks the end of the siege, ensuring Christian rule over Granada while granting rights to its Muslim inhabitants.
- 1510World history
Portuguese conquest of Goa: Portuguese naval forces under the command of Afonso de Albuquerque, and local mercenaries working for privateer Timoji, seize Goa from the Bijapur Sultanate, resulting in 451 years of Portuguese colonial rule.
Portuguese forces under Afonso de Albuquerque, supported by local mercenaries, capture Goa from the Bijapur Sultanate, beginning 451 years of colonial rule.
- 1596European history
The Cudgel War begins in Finland (at the time part of Sweden), when peasants rebel against the imposition of taxes by the nobility.
Peasants in Finland, then part of Sweden, rise up against tax impositions by the nobility, marking the start of the Cudgel War.
- 1667Disaster
A deadly earthquake rocks Shemakha in the Caucasus, killing 80,000 people.
A devastating earthquake strikes Shemakha in the Caucasus, claiming an estimated 80,000 lives in one of history's deadliest seismic disasters.
- 1678War
Trunajaya rebellion: After a long and logistically challenging march, the allied Mataram and Dutch troops successfully assault the rebel stronghold of Kediri.
Allied Mataram and Dutch forces capture the rebel-held city of Kediri, ending the Trunajaya rebellion.
- 1783US history
American Revolutionary War: The last British troops leave New York City, three months after the signing of the Treaty of Paris.
The last British troops depart New York City, ending their military occupation and marking the final chapter of the American Revolutionary War.
Born today
Famous birthdays on November 25
7 this date All birthdays
🎂 42
Peter Siddle
Australian cricketer
Peter Siddle, Australian cricketer and right-arm fast-medium bowler who played for Victoria and Tasmania in first-class cricket and was a foundation member of the Melbourne Stars, turns 42 today.
Born
1984
Turns 42
today
Elsie J. Oxenham
English author
1880 – 1960
Ben Stein
American actor, television personality, game show host, lawyer, and author
b. 1944 · 82
Naomi Oreskes
American historian of science
b. 1958 · 68
Chip Kelly
American football player and coach
b. 1963 · 63
Christina Applegate
American actress
b. 1971 · 55
Katie Cassidy
American actress
b. 1986 · 40
Music
The number one songs on November 25
Across the years Full chart history
🇬🇧 #1 on November 25, 1981
"Stand and Deliver"
by Adam and the Ants
The dandy highwayman spent five weeks at the top — a brash, glam-pop coronation.
#1 for 5 weeks
Also #1 on this day
- 1965"Ticket To Ride"— The Beatles
- 1972"Metal Guru"— T. Rex
- 2003"Make Luv"— Room 5 ft. Oliver Cheatham
Film & TV
At the movies
Box office #1 and premieres All releases
🏆 Sport November 25, 1982
Aston Villa shock Bayern Munich for the European Cup
In Rotterdam, late substitute Peter Withe scores the winner as Villa lift the trophy on their first attempt.
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🔬 Science November 25, 1915
Albert Einstein presents the field equations of general relativity to the Prussian Academy of Sciences.
Albert Einstein presents his field equations of general relativity to the Prussian Academy of Sciences.
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Holidays & observances
2 celebrated today
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
International
The United Nations General Assembly has designated November 25 as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Roses Revolution Day, against obstetric violence
International
Roses Revolution is an international movement against obstetric violence, originally founded in Spain in 2011