History of October 25

 

History of October 25

History of today

Important events of this day in the history of the country and the world

Important events of October 25

• 1415: Henry V of England, with his light armored infantry and archers, defeated heavily armored French cavalry at the Battle of Agincourt.
• 1760: George III begins his reign as King of Great Britain.
• 1812: The French defeat the Russians at the Battle of Maloyaroslavets during the Napoleonic Wars.
• 1854: The Battle of Balaclava is fought during the Crimean War, resulting in a British victory despite heavy casualties.
• 1862: Shoshone and Paiute Native Americans attack the Williams Ranch in the Battle of Pyramid Lake.
• 1871: The Paris Commune was suppressed by the French government.
• 1917: The October Revolution begins in Russia, leading to the overthrow of the Tsarist government and the establishment of the Soviet Union.
• 1922: Benito Mussolini leads his fascist Blackshirts in the march on Rome, establishing fascist rule in Italy.
• 1944: The Battle of Leyte Gulf during World War II begins, resulting in a major Allied victory over Japanese forces.
• 1950: The Chinese People's Volunteer Army entered the Korean War and joined with North Korean forces in fighting against the South Koreans and their UN allies.
• 1955: Rosa Parks in Montgomery, Alabama, refuses to give up her seat on a bus to a white man, starting the Montgomery bus boycott.
• 1962: The Cuban Missile Crisis begins, as the United States learns that the Soviet Union has nuclear missiles in Cuba.
• 1973: The Yom Kippur War begins between Israel and Egypt and Syria.
• 1983: The United States invades Grenada.
• 1989: The Velvet Revolution begins in Czechoslovakia, leading to the overthrow of the communist government.
• 2001: Microsoft Windows XP operating system is released.
• 2011: The Libyan Civil War ends with the overthrow and death of Muammar Gaddafi.

World pasta day

October 25 is also celebrated as World Pasta Day. The day was established by the International Pasta Organization (IPO) in 1995 to promote the consumption of pasta and celebrate its cultural significance.

Pasta is a staple food in many cultures around the world. It is made from durum wheat flour and water, and is usually served with sauce. Pasta is a versatile food that can be used to make a variety of dishes from simple one-pot meals to elaborate feasts.

World Pasta Day is an opportunity to learn more about pasta and its history. It is also a day to celebrate enjoying pasta in different ways.