Monday, 25th March 1974 in London
Welcome to your daily snapshot of London! It's International Day of Remembrance of Slavery Victims. Explore 54 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in London. From remarkable moments in local and world history to the people who left their mark — find out what makes today special. Today's weather in London brings drizzly with temperatures between 6°C and 15°C. Tonight's moon is in its full moon phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Aries. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Monday, 25th March in London, GB.
On 25 March 1974, London experienced drizzly conditions as the full moon illuminated the night sky and the sun occupied the constellation Aries. The English capital, situated on the Thames in south-east England, has served as a major political, cultural and economic centre for nearly two millennia, though the weather on this particular spring day offered little to encourage outdoor activity.
Throughout history, 25 March has marked significant turning points across Europe and beyond. In 1807, the Slave Trade Act received royal assent, a pivotal moment that abolished the Atlantic slave trade within the British Empire, fundamentally altering the course of both British and global commerce. More recently, in 1975, King Faisal of Saudi Arabia was shot and killed by his nephew Faisal bin Musaid, an assassination that reverberated through Middle Eastern politics. These historical events, alongside numerous others spanning centuries, demonstrate how single days can contain profound consequences for societies and institutions.
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What the Weather Had in Store for London on 25th March 1974
New beginnings ask nothing but a single step forward.
Fortune of the Day
25th March in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
Personality Profile
Personality People born on 25 March blend classic Aries energy with Jupiterian generosity and wisdom. They are direct, enthusiastic natural pioneers eager to explore new frontiers. Their impulsiveness is tempered by expansive thinking and broader perspective.
Strengths & Weaknesses Strengths include courage, initiative, and infectious energy that inspires others. Weaknesses stem from occasional impatience and starting projects too hastily. Jupiter's influence helps them think more strategically and long-term.
Love These individuals bring passion and authenticity to relationships. They seek partners who share their adventurous spirit and appreciate their directness. Loyalty and generosity form the foundation of their romantic nature.
Caree & Finance Those born on this date thrive in roles requiring leadership and innovation. Entrepreneurial spirit and calculated risk-taking often lead to financial opportunities. Their optimism transforms obstacles into growth potential.
Health These natives possess abundant energy but need consistent physical activity. Overactivity risks burnout; balance between action and rest proves essential. Endurance sports support both physical and mental wellbeing effectively.
That night, the moon was in its full moon phase.
Chinese year of the Tiger (Wood).
Fun Facts About 25th March
Name Days in Your Language: Allegra, Chiquita, Teena, Tina, Tiny
Someone born on this day in 1974 would be 52 years old today — just 19,000 days into life, which is roughly 456,016 hours, 27,360,992 minutes, or 1,641,659,522 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 84. day of the year.
There are 281 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 13 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 25th March
- Natalie Clein, English cellist and educator (1977)
- Andrew Lindsay, Scottish rower (1977)
- Francie Bellew, Irish footballer (1976)
- Lars Figura, German sprinter (1976)
- Wladimir Klitschko, Ukrainian boxer (1976)
- Rima Wakarua, New Zealand-Italian rugby player (1976)
- Ladislav Benýšek, Czech ice hockey player (1975)
- Melanie Blatt, English singer-songwriter and actress (1975)
- Erika Heynatz, Papua New Guinean-Australian model and actress (1975)
- Serge Betsen, Cameroonian-French rugby player (1974)
Lives Remembered on 25th March
- Josef Albers, German-American painter and educator (born 1888) (1976)
- Benjamin Miessner, American radio engineer and inventor (born 1890) (1976)
- Juan Gaudino, Argentinian race car driver (born 1893) (1975)
- Faisal of Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabian king (born 1906) (1975)
- Deiva Zivarattinam, Indian lawyer and politician (born 1894) (1975)
- Jakob Sildnik, Estonian photographer and director (born 1883) (1973)
- Edward Steichen, Luxembourgian-American photographer, painter, and curator (born 1879) (1973)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 25th March
- Anniversary of the Arengo and the Feast of the Militants (San Marino)
- Christian feast days: Feast of the Annunciation
- Christian feast days: March 25 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Christian Saints' days Ælfwold II of Sherborne
- Christian Saints' days Blessed Marie-Alphonsine Danil Ghattas
- Christian Saints' days Omelyan Kovch (Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church)
- Christian Saints' days Dismas, the "Good Thief"
- Christian Saints' days Hilary Paweł Januszewski
- Christian Saints' days Humbert of Maroilles
- Christian Saints' days Josaphata Hordashevska
- Christian Saints' days Margaret Clitherow
- Christian Saints' days Procopius of Sázava
- Christian Saints' days Quirinus of Tegernsee
- Commemoration Day for the Victims of Communist Genocide (Latvia)
- Cultural Workers Day (Russia)
- Empress Menen's Birthday (Rastafari)
- EU Talent Day (European Union)
- Freedom Day (Belarus)
- Independence Day, celebrates the start of Greek War of Independence from the Ottoman Empire, in 1821. (Greece)
- International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade (international)
- International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members (United Nations General Assembly)
- International Day of the Unborn Child (international)
- Maryland Day (Maryland, United States)
- Medal of Honor Day (United States)
- Mother's Day (Slovenia)
- New Year's Day (Lady Day) in England, Wales, Ireland, and some of the future United States and Canada from 1155 through 1751, until the Calendar (New Style) Act 1750 moved it to 1 January and adopted the Gregorian calendar. (The year 1751 began on 25 March; the year 1752 began on 1 January.) It was also New Years Day in Scotland until (and including) 25 March 1599; 1600 in Scotland began in 1 January – see Calendar (New Style) Act 1750#Scotland.
- New Year's Day (Lady Day) in England, Wales, Ireland, and some of the future United States and Canada from 1155 through 1751, until the Calendar (New Style) Act 1750 moved it to 1 January and adopted the Gregorian calendar. (The year 1751 began on 25 March; the year 1752 began on 1 January.) Some other European countries also celebrated 25 March as New Years Day until the late Medieval period – see New Year#Historical European new year dates.
- NZ Army Day
- Quarter day (first of four) in Ireland and England.
- Struggle for Human Rights Day (Slovakia)
- Tolkien Reading Day
- Vårfrudagen or Våffeldagen, "Waffle Day" (Sweden, Norway & Denmark)
What Happened on 25th March?
- Syrian civil war: Following the completion of the Afrin offensive, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) initiate an insurgency against the Turkish occupation of the Afrin District. (2018)
- Capitol Hill massacre: A gunman kills six people before taking his own life at a party in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood. (2006)
- Protesters demanding a new election in Belarus, following the rigged 2006 Belarusian presidential election, clash with riot police. Opposition leader Aleksander Kozulin is among several protesters arrested. (2006)
- The European Union's Veterinarian Committee bans the export of British beef and its by-products as a result of mad cow disease (Bovine spongiform encephalopathy). (1996)
- WikiWikiWeb, the world's first wiki, and part of the Portland Pattern Repository, is made public by Ward Cunningham. (1995)
- The Candle demonstration in Bratislava is the first mass demonstration of the 1980s against the communist regime in Czechoslovakia. (1988)
- The first fully functional Space Shuttle orbiter, Columbia, is delivered to the John F. Kennedy Space Center to be prepared for its first launch. (1979)
- Faisal of Saudi Arabia is shot and killed by his nephew. (1975)
- The Army of the Republic of Vietnam abandon an attempt to cut off the Ho Chi Minh trail in Laos. (1971)
- Civil rights activists led by Martin Luther King Jr. successfully complete their four-day 50-mile (80 km) march from Selma to the capitol in Montgomery, Alabama. (1965)