February 25 is one of those dates that appears to beat with the rhythm of history, moments of leadership change, turmoil, and cultural achievements that resonate long after the news cycle dies down. Throughout the ages, this date has borne witness to revolutions, resignations, and milestones that helped define the course of a nation’s history. Here are five historical events that are associated with February 25.
Charles I crowned king of England (1626)
Charles I was crowned king of England on February 25, 1626, at Westminster Abbey. His latter years would be filled with increasing conflicts with the Parliament, foreshadowing the coming Civil War and ultimately his execution in 1649.
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Samuel Colt patents the revolver (1836)
American inventor Samuel Colt patented his Colt revolver on February 25, 1836. The repeating firearm would go on to become a hallmark of the United States, leaving an indelible mark on the history of the 19th-century military and frontier.
Gold discovered at Sutter’s Mill (1848)
This is the date that officially recognised the presence of gold at Sutter’s Mill in California, 1848. This triggered the California Gold Rush, which would see thousands of miners pour into the West and catalyse the rapid expansion of the United States across the continent.
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Ferdinand Marcos begins rule in the Philippines (1986)
Ferdinand Marcos fled the Philippines on February 25, 1986, as the People Power Revolution swept the nation. Corazon Aquino took the oath of office as president on the same day, marking the end of Marcos’s twenty-year reign and a significant shift in the nation’s politics.
Gloria Macapagal Arroyo sworn in (2001)
Gloria Macapagal Arroyo took the oath as President of the Philippines on February 25, 2001, following the ouster of President Joseph Estrada, marking another significant moment in the nation’s politics.
