April 25, conference opens to create the Charter of the United Nations

Today’s Date: Friday, April 25, 2025

Today marks the 115th day of the year, with 250 days remaining.

Historical Events on April 25th:

• In 1945, delegates from 50 countries convened in San Francisco to establish the Charter of the United Nations during World War II.
• In 1507, German cartographer Martin Waldseemueller used the term “America” for the first time on a world map in honor of Amerigo Vespucci.
• In 1859, construction of the Suez Canal began in Egypt.
• In 1898, the United States declared war against Spain, leading to victory and the acquisition of the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Guam.
• In 1915, Allied soldiers launched an unsuccessful invasion of the Gallipoli Peninsula during World War I.
• In 1959, the St. Lawrence Seaway opened, connecting all five Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean.
• In 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope was deployed in orbit, later requiring corrective components for optimal focus.
• In 2014, Flint, Michigan faced a public health crisis due to exposure to lead and bacteria from the Flint River after changing its water supply source.

Celebrity Birthdays:

• Al Pacino (Actor) – 85 years old
• Björn Ulvaeus (ABBA Musician-Producer) – 80 years old
• Talia Shire (Actor) – 79 years old
• Adam Silver (NBA Commissioner) – 63 years old
• Hank Azaria (Actor) – 61 years old
• Joe Buck (Sportscaster) – 56 years old
• Gina Torres (Actor) – 56 years old
• Renée Zellweger (Actor) – 56 years old
• Jason Lee (Actor) – 55 years old
• Tim Duncan (Basketball Hall of Famer) – 49 years old