Arab Spring: The Egyptian revolution began with protests on the "Day of Anger", eventually leading to the removal of President Hosni Mubarak after nearly 30 years of rule.
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A mining company's dam collapses in Brumadinho, Brazil, a south-eastern city, killing 270 people.
An Ariane 5 rocket is launched carrying SES-14, Al Yah 3, and NASA's Global-scale Observations of the Limb and Disk, but the satellites end up in the wrong orbit.
A clash in Mamasapano, Maguindanao in the Philippines kills 44 members of Special Action Force (SAF), at least 18 from the Moro Islamic Liberation Front and five from the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters.
At least 50 people are killed and 120 people are injured in a prison riot in Barquisimeto, Venezuela.
The first wave of the Egyptian revolution begins throughout the country, marked by street demonstrations, rallies, acts of civil disobedience, riots, labour strikes, and violent clashes.
“Well done is better than well said.”
One highlighted entry is from 2011: Arab Spring: The Egyptian revolution began with protests on the "Day of Anger", eventually leading to the removal of President Hosni Mubarak after nearly 30 years of rule.
People listed for January 25 include Laila Edwards (2004), Lil Mosey (2002), and Elisabetta Cocciaretto (2001).
Observances listed for January 25 include Revolution Day 2011 (Egypt), Christian feast day: Dydd Santes Dwynwen (Wales), and Christian feast day: Feast of the Conversion of Saint Paul (Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, Anglican and Lutheran churches, which concludes the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity).
