April 25th facts
While investigating facts about April 25th, I found out little known, but curios details like:
On April 25th, 1898, the U.S. declared war on Spain, and the first battle occurred on May 1st, 1898 at Manila Bay in the Philippines. The U.S. won.
The ANZACs landed on the Gallipoli Peninsula on April 25th, 1915. This is now known as Anzac Cove.
In my opinion, it is useful to put together a list of the most interesting details from trusted sources that I've come across. Here are 14 of the best facts about April 25th I managed to collect.
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Easter is not fixed to a specific day. It usually falls between March 22nd and April 25th. It is supposed to fall on the first Sunday after the full moon following March 21st.
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The last eruption of Mauna Loa in 1984 resulted in lava flow that stretched as far 4.5 miles of Hilo. This eruption lasted from March 25th to April 15th.
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The traditional Australian game "Two Up", a corn-based gambling game, can only legally be played in the country under certain conditions, including being played only on ANZAC Day (April 25th)
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Australia and New Zealand have their own veterans day on April 25th. ANZAC day.
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On April 25th, 2005, a commuter train in Japan ploughed into a flat, killing 106 people. The driver was going too fast around a curve because he was 60 seconds behind schedule, and unless he made up for lost time he would be sent to for retraining, which involved verbal and psychological abuses.
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About Charlie Monday and the Greatest Play in Baseball History. April 25th, 1976
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The earliest possible date for Easter Sunday in the Gregorian calendar is 22nd March, and the latest is 25th April. It last fell on these dates in 1818 and 1943 respectively, and will next occur on 2285 and 2038
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That, in 2008, Easter Sunday fell on 23rd March, the second-earliest date that it could occur. Three years later, it fell on 24th April, the second-latest date that it could occur. Easter Sunday won't be that early or late in the year again until 2038, when it will fall on 25th April.
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In certain countries some dates do not exist due to calendar reform. The UK, in particular, lost 3rd - 13th September in 1752 due to the adoption of Europe's Gregorian calendars. This is why UK's tax year starts 6th April - 25th March (Feast of the Annunciation) plus the eleven "lost" days.
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24 People died at the Mount Everest Base Camp (which is considered a "safe" area) on April 25th due to the Nepal Earthquake
What is true about april 25th?
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France's national anthem 'La Marseillaise' was written on April 25th 1792 by request of the mayor of Strasbourg - the song was originally titled l'Armée du Rhin (War Song for the Rhine Army)
According to WHO’s latest World malaria report, no significant gains were made in reducing malaria cases in the period 2015 to 2017. April 25th is World Malaris Day 2019 - raise awareness - source
