🗞️Today’s Headlines

Everything important that’s ever happened on March 25:

2002 — A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck the Hindu Kush region of northern Afghanistan, causing widespread damage and loss of life.

1975 — King Faisal of Saudi Arabia was assassinated by his nephew, Prince Faisal bin Musaid, in Riyadh.

1957 — The Treaties of Rome were signed, laying the foundation for the European Economic Community, which later became the European Union.

1911 — A fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in New York City killed 146 workers, most of them young immigrant women, leading to major labor reforms.

1807 — The British Parliament passed the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act, ending the transatlantic slave trade in the British Empire.

🎂 Today’s Birthdays

On March 25, we’re singing to:

Aretha Franklin (1942) — American singer and songwriter known as the "Queen of Soul," whose powerful voice and hits, including “Respect” and “Think,” made her a cultural icon.

Elton John (1947) — British musician and composer famous for his long career in pop and rock music, with hits like “Rocket Man” and “Your Song,” as well as his activism and philanthropy.

Sarah Jessica Parker (1965) — American actress best known for her iconic role as Carrie Bradshaw in the television series Sex and the City, which became a cultural phenomenon.

Wladimir Klitschko (1976) — Ukrainian former professional boxer, widely regarded as one of the best heavyweights of his era, known for his reign as world champion.

 🪦Who Died Today?

On March 25, we’re saying goodbye to:

Claude Debussy (1918) — French composer and one of the most influential figures in classical music, known for pioneering impressionism with works such as “Clair de Lune” and Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune.

Ida B. Wells-Barnett (1931) — American journalist, educator, and early leader in the civil rights movement renowned for her work in anti-lynching activism and women's suffrage.

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