Famous people born on January 25 — and what else happened that day
If your birthday is January 25, you share it with Robert Burns, Virginia Woolf, Alicia Keys — and you were born under Aquarius, the sign of the original, independent, and years ahead of the curve.
Birthday basics for January 25
Aquarius ♒
Zodiac sign
Garnet
Birthstone
Carnation
Birth flower
25th
Day of the year
January 25 is the 25th day of the year, with 340 days still to come.
Famous people born on January 25
Robert Burns — Scottish poet who wrote 'Auld Lang Syne' (born 1759).
Virginia Woolf — English novelist and essayist (born 1882).
Alicia Keys — American singer-songwriter and pianist (born 1981).
Also sharing the day:
W. Somerset Maugham (b. 1874) — English author of "Of Human Bondage" and "The Razor's Edge".
Corazon Aquino (b. 1933) — Philippine leader who became the first female president in Asia.
Etta James (b. 1938) — American singer whose "At Last" became one of music's most beloved standards.
January 25 in history
1915 — Alexander Graham Bell inaugurated U.S. transcontinental telephone service, calling from New York to San Francisco.
1924 — The first Winter Olympic Games opened in Chamonix, France.
1961 — President John F. Kennedy delivered the first live televised presidential news conference.
1858 — Mendelssohn's "Wedding March" was played at the wedding of Queen Victoria's daughter, launching a lasting tradition.
1890 — Journalist Nellie Bly completed her record-setting trip around the world in 72 days.
1949 — The first Emmy Awards were presented at the Hollywood Athletic Club.
January 25 birthday questions
What zodiac sign is January 25?
Anyone born on January 25 is a Aquarius — original, independent, and years ahead of the curve.
What is the birthstone for January 25?
The birthstone for a January 25 birthday is Garnet, and the birth flower is the Carnation.
Who is the most famous person born on January 25?
Robert Burns is among the best known — Scottish poet who wrote 'Auld Lang Syne' (born 1759).
What happened on January 25?
In 1915, Alexander Graham Bell inaugurated U.S. transcontinental telephone service, calling from New York to San Francisco.
What day of the year is January 25?
January 25 is the 25th day of the year, with 340 days still to come.
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