It happenned on a… 25 March

Find out about the main events that have taken place on this day over the years.

Elvis Presley is on the way to his accomodation in the US barracks in Friedberg on the 2nd of October in 1958. To the delight of his fans, the American Rock'n Roll singer was stationed in Friedberg (Hesse) in the context of his military service in the US Army in the 1950s. Where: Friedberg, Hessen, Germany When: 02 Oct 1958 Credit: Heinz-Juergen Goettert/picture-alliance/Cover Images

1989

In Paris, the Louvre reopened with I.M. Pei’s new courtyard pyramid.

1986

Montreal Canadians beat Calgary Flames 4-3 to win the NHL final series four games to one, and their record 23rd Stanley Cup.

1982

Wayne Gretzky became the first player in the NHL to score 200 points in a season.

1970

Concorde makes its 1st supersonic flight (700 MPH/1,127 KPH)

1969

John Lennon and Yoko Ono stage their 1st bed-in for peace (Amsterdam)

1961

Elvis Presley performs live on the USS Arizona.

1954

RCA manufactured its first color TV set and began mass production.

1901

The Mercedes was introduced by Daimler at the five-day “Week of Nice” in Nice, France.

1807

British Parliament abolishes slave trade throughout the British Empire.

0421

Friday at 12 PM – city of Venice founded.