September 25

September 25: This Day in History

• 1066— King Harold II of England defeated and killed the Norwegian king Harald Hardrada at the Battle of Stamford Bridge.
• 1513— Spanish explorer Vasco Núñez de Balboa became the first European to see the Pacific Ocean from the New World, claiming it for Spain.
• 1789— The U.S. Congress passed the Bill of Rights — the first ten amendments to the Constitution — and sent them to the states for ratification.
• 1962— Sonny Liston knocked out Floyd Patterson in the first round to win the World Heavyweight Championship.
• 1981— Sandra Day O'Connor was sworn in as the first female Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.

Famous Birthdays on September 25

• Will Smith (1968) — actor and rapper known as the Fresh Prince
• Michael Douglas (1944) — Oscar-winning actor and film producer
• Mark Hamill (1951) — actor known for playing Luke Skywalker in Star Wars
• Heather Locklear (1961) — actress known for Dynasty and Melrose Place
• Scottie Pippen (1965) — six-time NBA champion with the Chicago Bulls

What Happens on September 25?

Did You Know? September 25 Fun Facts

• Will Smith was offered the role of Neo in The Matrix but turned it down in favor of Wild Wild West, a decision he has publicly regretted.
• The Battle of Stamford Bridge on September 25, 1066 was followed just three days later by the Norman invasion — Harold's exhausted army had to march south immediately.

Count Down to Events on September 25

• How many days until AFL Grand Final?
• How many days until Chuseok (Korean Mid-Autumn Festival)?
• How many days until State Fair of Texas?