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February 25

This Day in History

8 historical events

National Events (6)

1990

Nelson Mandela addresses U.S

Congress. Freshly released from prison, South African anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela spoke to a joint session of the U.S. Congress on June 26, 1990, thanking Americans for opposing apartheid and urging continued support for a nonracial democracy

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1990

Nelson Mandela addresses U.S

Congress. Freshly released from prison, South African anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela spoke to a joint session of the U.S. Congress on June 26, 1990, thanking Americans for opposing apartheid and urging continued support for a nonracial democracy

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1964

Muhammad Ali becomes world champ

In Miami Beach, 22-year-old Cassius Clay (soon to be Muhammad Ali) shocked the boxing world by defeating heavyweight champion Sonny Liston when Liston quit after six rounds

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1964

Muhammad Ali becomes world champ

In Miami Beach, 22-year-old Cassius Clay (soon to be Muhammad Ali) shocked the boxing world by defeating heavyweight champion Sonny Liston when Liston quit after six rounds

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1913

16th Amendment in effect (income tax)

Having been ratified earlier in the month, the 16th Amendment was formally declared in effect by U.S. Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan on Feb. 25, 1913

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1913

16th Amendment in effect (income tax)

Having been ratified earlier in the month, the 16th Amendment was formally declared in effect by U.S. Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan on Feb. 25, 1913

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