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Historical events & facts — October 25
What happened on October 25?
On October 25, 1971, the UN General Assembly voted to recognise the People's Republic of China as the sole legitimate representative of China, expelling Taiwan from its seat as a permanent member of the Security Council. The decision, backed by 76 countries, was a turning point in the international recognition of communist China.
On October 25, 1415, the English army of King Henry V defeated a far superior French force at the Battle of Agincourt in northern France. French losses were catastrophic — between 6,000 and 10,000 dead — against minimal English casualties. Shakespeare immortalised the battle in his play Henry V with the famous "happy few" speech.
On October 25, 1983, the United States launched Operation Urgent Fury, invading the small Caribbean island of Grenada following a Marxist coup. It was the first US offensive military operation since Vietnam and generated international criticism, including from the UK and the UN. Grenada returned to democracy shortly afterwards.
Notable birthdays — October 25
Famous people born on October 25
William Grenville
William Wyndham Grenville, 1st Baron Grenville was a British Pittite Tory politician who was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1806 to 1807, but was a supporter of the Whigs for the duration of the Napoleonic Wars. As prime minister, his most significant achievement was the abolition of the slave trade in 1807.
Eddie Lang
Eddie Lang was an American musician who is credited as the father of jazz guitar. During the 1920s, he gave the guitar a prominence it previously lacked as a solo instrument, as part of a band or orchestra, and as accompaniment for vocalists.
Earl Palmer
Earl Cyril Palmer was an American drummer. Considered one of the inventors of rock and roll, he is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Jon Anderson
Jon Anderson is an English singer, songwriter, and musician who co-founded the progressive rock band Yes with bassist Chris Squire in 1968 and rose to prominence as their lead vocalist.
Wilfried Louis
Wilfried Louis is a Haitian football defender who played for Haiti in the 1974 FIFA World Cup. He also played for Don Bosco FC.
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