This Day in History
Today: February 25, 2026
138
Roman emperor Hadrian adopts Antoninus Pius as his son, effectively making him his successor.[1]
628
Khosrow II, the last great Shah of the Sasanian Empire (Iran), is overthrown by his son Kavadh II.[2]
1336
Four thousand defenders of Pilenai commit mass suicide rather than be taken captive by the Teutonic Knights.
1705
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1836
Samuel Colt is granted a United States patent for his revolver firearm.[4]
1843
Lord George Paulet occupies the Kingdom of Hawaii in the name of Great Britain in the Paulet affair.[5]
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