CalEvents:Mar/Mar 25
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Notable events for March 25
Date
Event
Significance
March 25, 1807
Abolition of the Slave Trade Act passed by the British Parliament
On this day, the British Parliament passed the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act, which made it illegal to engage in the slave trade throughout the British Empire. This marked a key moment in the global abolitionist movement and had profound effects on the transatlantic slave trade, significantly reducing the trafficking of African people.
March 25, 1911
Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in New York City
On this day, the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire occurred in New York City, killing 146 workers, many of them immigrants. While not directly related to African-American history, the event highlighted labor rights issues, which also affected African Americans and other marginalized groups in the U.S.
March 25, 1965
End of the Selma to Montgomery March led by Martin Luther King Jr.
On this day, civil rights activists, led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., completed the 54-mile march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama. This event marked a turning point in the fight for voting rights for African Americans and directly influenced the passing of the Voting Rights Act later that year.
March 25, 1965
Assassination of Malcolm X’s associate, William X Rogers
On this day, William X Rogers, an associate of Malcolm X and a former member of the Nation of Islam, was assassinated in Newark, New Jersey. His death highlighted the internal tensions and conflicts within the Black liberation movements in the U.S. during the 1960s.
March 25, 1999
International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade established by the United Nations
On this day, the United Nations declared March 25 as the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade. This annual event is observed to honor the millions of Africans who were enslaved and to acknowledge the lasting consequences of slavery in Africa and the diaspora.
March 25, 2005
Protests in Zimbabwe against President Robert Mugabe’s government
On this day, mass protests took place in Zimbabwe against the rule of President Robert Mugabe. The protests were part of a broader movement against political repression, economic mismanagement, and human rights abuses in Zimbabwe.
March 25, 2019
Protests in Sudan intensify against President Omar al-Bashir
On this day, protests in Sudan against the 30-year rule of President Omar al-Bashir intensified. These protests were part of the broader movement that led to al-Bashir’s ousting in April 2019, marking a pivotal moment in Sudanese history.