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  • 25th October, 1415
    The English achieve victory at the Battle of Agincourt, a significant event during the Hundred Years' War.
  • 25th October, 1760
    George III becomes King of Great Britain.
  • 25th October, 1825
    The Erie Canal opens, connecting the Great Lakes with the Atlantic Ocean, boosting New York's economy.
  • 25th October, 1881
    Pablo Picasso, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, is born.
  • 25th October, 1924
    The "Little Orphan Annie" comic strip is first published.
  • 25th October, 1945
    The United Nations officially comes into existence, promoting peace and diplomacy around the world.
  • 25th October, 1962
    The Beatles release "Love Me Do" as their first single in the U.S.
  • 25th October, 1975
    The band Queen released their iconic song "Bohemian Rhapsody".
  • 25th October, 1983
    The U.S. invades Grenada, leading to a short-lived conflict and eventual stabilization of the island nation.
  • 25th October, 1991
    Legendary rock band Nirvana plays a concert in Little Rock, Arkansas.
  • 25th October, 2001
    Windows XP, one of the most popular versions of the Windows operating system, is released by Microsoft.
  • 25th October, 2004
    Ashlee Simpson appears on "Saturday Night Live," leading to a memorable lip-synching incident.
  • 25th October, 2007
    The Arkansas Razorbacks football team achieves a significant win in their season.
  • 25th October, 2011
    The animated film "Puss in Boots" premieres in theaters.
  • 25th October, 2014
    Taylor Swift hosts a worldwide live stream event for her album "1989".
  • 25th October, 2016
    The Chicago Cubs win Game 1 of the World Series against the Cleveland Indians, a significant event in their journey to breaking a 108-year championship drought.
  • 25th October, 2017
    Musician Fats Domino, known for hits like "Blueberry Hill" and "Ain't It a Shame," passes away, leading to global tributes celebrating his musical legacy.
  • 25th October, 2019
    Popular singer Selena Gomez releases the song "Lose You to Love Me," which becomes a chart-topping hit.
  • 25th October, 2020
    Artists from around the world participate in virtual concerts, bringing joy to millions amid global lockdowns.
  • 25th October, 2021
    Celebrations take place around the globe for various cultural and regional festivals, fostering unity and joy.

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