Sunday, 25th May 2025 in Lisbon

Welcome to your daily snapshot of Lissabon! It's World Thyroid Day and Africa Day and Towel Day (Hitchhiker's Guide). Explore 59 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in Lissabon. 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 Lissabon brings sunny with temperatures between 15°C and 26°C. Tonight's moon is in its waxing gibbous phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Gemini. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Sunday, 25th May in Lissabon, PT.

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Vitor Oliveira from Torres Vedras, PORTUGAL – CC BY-SA 2.0Wikimedia Commons

On Sunday, 25th May 2025, Lisbon experiences sunny weather beneath a waxing gibbous moon, with the sun in Gemini. The Portuguese capital sits on the north bank of the Tagus estuary and has served as a major trading centre and cultural hub since medieval times. Its position along Portugal's western coast has shaped centuries of maritime exploration and commerce.

Two significant historical events occurred on this date. In 1955, British mountaineers Joe Brown and George Band reached the summit of Kangchenjunga, the world's third-highest mountain, making the first ascent of the peak. Earlier, in 1940 during the Second World War, German troops captured Boulogne-sur-Mer on the French coast, forcing British forces to withdraw and eventually evacuate via Dunkirk. These events underscore the dramatic contrasts in human achievement and conflict that mark this date in history.

Beyond these pivotal moments, 25th May has witnessed numerous transformative occasions across different eras and continents. The date encompasses scientific ambitions, political upheaval, cultural milestones and personal tragedies that have shaped modern history. From space exploration announcements to wartime operations and artistic premieres, the events recorded on this day reflect the breadth of human experience.

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What the Weather Had in Store for Lissabon on 25th May 2025

Sunny

Sunrise 06:17
Sunset 20:50
Sunshine duration 13:34 hours
Daylight duration 14:33 hours

Maximum temperature 26.6°C
Minimum temperature 15.7°C

Wind speed 16.5km/h from N
Precipitation 0mm

Regret teaches what success never will about timing.

Fortune of the Day

25th May in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces

Today, the zodiac sign Pisces celebrates its birthday.

Personality Profile

Personality Those born on May 25th blend classic Gemini curiosity with innovative Uranus influence. They think unconventionally, communicate passionately, and constantly seek fresh ideas. This combination makes them visionaries who spot trends before they become mainstream.

Strengths & Weaknesses Their strengths lie in adaptability, intellectual sharpness, and creative originality. They inspire others easily. Weaknesses include impatience, restlessness, and a tendency to scatter focus or become superficial in their pursuits.

Love In relationships, May 25th natives need mental stimulation and room for independence. They love deep conversations and experimental approaches. A partner who shares their vision and embraces change wins their heart.

Caree & Finance Professionally, they thrive in innovative fields: technology, media, research, or entrepreneurship. Their ability to spot patterns and push boundaries leads to financial success. They should resist scattering energy and focus long-term.

Health These individuals need mental stimulation and physical activity to manage stress effectively. Meditation helps their nervous energy. A routine allowing spontaneity supports lasting health and inner stability.


That night, the moon was in its waxing gibbous phase.


Chinese year of the Snake (Wood).

Fun Facts About 25th May

Name Days in Your Language: Madalyn, Madeleine, Madeline, Madelyn, Madilyn, Marlee, Marleen, Marlena, Marlene, Marley


Someone born on this day would be just 320 days old today — roughly 7,690 hours, 461,410 minutes, or 27,684,642 seconds spent on Earth so far.


It's the 145. day of the year.


There are 220 days still to come.


We’re currently in Week 21 — the year marches on.

Famous Birthdays on 25th May

  • Cam Ward, American football player (2002)
  • Chloé Lukasiak, American actress and dancer (2001)
  • Claire Liu, American tennis player (2000)
  • Brec Bassinger, American actress (1999)
  • Ibrahima Konaté, French footballer (1999)
  • David Pastrňák, Czech ice hockey player (1996)
  • Kagiso Rabada, South African cricketer (1995)
  • Matt Murray, Canadian ice hockey player (1994)
  • Aly Raisman, American gymnast (1994)
  • James Porter, English cricketer (1993)

Lives Remembered on 25th May

  • Grayson Murray, American professional golfer (born 1993) (2024)
  • Albert S. Ruddy, Canadian film producer (born 1930) (2024)
  • Richard M. Sherman, American songwriter (born 1928) (2024)
  • Johnny Wactor, American actor (born 1986) (2024)
  • Morton L. Janklow, American literary agent (born 1930) (2022)

Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 25th May

  • Africa Day (African Union)
  • African Liberation Day (African Union, Rastafari)
  • Christian feast day: Aldhelm
  • Christian feast day: Bede
  • Christian feast day: Canius
  • Christian feast day: Dionysius of Milan
  • Christian feast day: Dúnchad mac Cinn Fáelad
  • Christian feast day: Gerard of Lunel
  • Christian feast day: Madeleine Sophie Barat
  • Christian feast day: Mary Magdalene de Pazzi
  • Christian feast day: Maximus (Mauxe) of Évreux
  • Christian feast day: Pope Boniface IV
  • Christian feast day: Pope Gregory VII
  • Christian feast day: Pope Urban I
  • Christian feast day: Zenobius of Florence
  • Christian feast day: May 25 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • First National Government / National Day (Argentina)
  • Geek Pride Day (geek culture)
  • Independence Day, celebrates the independence of Jordan from the United Kingdom in 1946.
  • Last bell (Russia, post-Soviet countries)
  • Liberation Day (Lebanon)
  • International Missing Children's Day and its related observances: National Missing Children's Day (United States),
  • National Tap Dance Day (United States)
  • Towel Day in honour of the work of the writer Douglas Adams

What Happened on 25th May?

  • The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) becomes enforceable in the European Union. (2018)
  • Ireland votes to repeal the Eighth Amendment of their constitution that prohibits abortion in all but a few cases, choosing to replace it with the Thirty-sixth Amendment of the Constitution of Ireland. (2018)
  • Suspected Maoist rebels kill at least 28 people and injure 32 others in an attack on a convoy of Indian National Congress politicians in Chhattisgarh, India. (2013)
  • The SpaceX Dragon 1 becomes the first commercial spacecraft to successfully rendezvous and berth with the International Space Station. (2012)
  • Oprah Winfrey airs her last show, ending her 25-year run of The Oprah Winfrey Show. (2011)
  • North Korea allegedly tests its second nuclear device, after which Pyongyang also conducts several missile tests, building tensions in the international community. (2009)
  • NASA's Phoenix lander touches down in the Green Valley region of Mars to search for environments suitable for water and microbial life. (2008)
  • China Airlines Flight 611 disintegrates in mid-air and crashes into the Taiwan Strait, with the loss of all 225 people on board. (2002)
  • Erik Weihenmayer becomes the first blind person to reach the summit of Mount Everest, in the Himalayas, with Dr. Sherman Bull. (2001)
  • Liberation Day of Lebanon: Israel withdraws its army from Lebanese territory (with the exception of the disputed Shebaa farms zone) 18 years after the invasion of 1982. (2000)