Some dates look ordinary yet hold so much history beyond our knowledge. The date exactly a month before Christmas has witnessed historical shifts across science, politics, decolonisation, and sport. It has seen breakthroughs, farewells, and turning points that still shape how we understand the world.
Here are 5 such events that immortalise this day for decades to come
Diego Maradona dies at 60 (2020)
Football legend Diego Maradona died on 25th November 2020 at the age of 60 after suffering a heart attack at his home in Tigre, Argentina. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, he led Argentina to World Cup glory in 1986 and inspired generations with his genius and volatility in football.
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Suriname gained independence from the Netherlands (1975)
Suriname gained independence from the Netherlands in 1975, ending more than three centuries of colonial rule. The new nation adopted Paramaribo as its capital and kept Dutch as an official language while asserting its own political identity.
Anti-Comintern Pact formation (1936)
The Anti-Comintern Pact was signed on by Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan to act together against the Soviet Union and international communism. Later, Fascist Italy also joined the pact and helped bring these powers closer as future Axis allies. This pact shaped increased tensions and acted as a catalyst that triggered World War II
Fidel Castro dies at 90 (2016)
Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro died on 25th November 2016 in Havana at the age of 90, ending one of the longest tenures in contemporary politics. He is one of the revolutionaries of the 1959 Cuban Revolution and a central figure during the Cold War.
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Albert Einstein presents equations of general relativity (1915)
These equations describe gravity as the curve of spacetime caused by mass and energy. His theory radically changed our understanding of the universe, laying the foundation of predictions like black holes and gravitational waves.
25th November ties all of these events together, somehow connecting the world and making it a familiar place. From the birth of a nation to the death of a football legend, this day has not failed to oversee bitter ends and new beginnings. It remains a constant reminder that history never moves unidirectionally; it unfolds all at once.
