November 25

In 2009, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, experienced devastating floods due to unexpected heavy rains coinciding with the ongoing Hajj pilgrimage. The torrential downpours resulted in 3,000 cars being swept away and tragically claimed the lives of 122 individuals, with an additional 350 reported missing. Learn more about the impact of this natural disaster on Jeddah's infrastructure and community.

In 2008, Cyclone Nisha hit northern Sri Lanka, resulting in 15 fatalities and displacing approximately 90,000 residents. This devastating cyclone brought the region's highest rainfall in nearly 90 years, causing significant damage and humanitarian challenges.

In 2000, the Baku earthquake struck Azerbaijan with a powerful Richter magnitude of 7.0, tragically resulting in 26 fatalities. This seismic event is noted as the strongest earthquake to affect the region in 158 years, making it a significant geological occurrence in Baku's history.

In 1999, a five-year-old Cuban boy named Elián González was dramatically rescued by fishermen after being found floating in an inner tube off the coast of Florida. This heart-wrenching story captivated the nation and sparked widespread media attention.

In 1992, the Federal Assembly of Czechoslovakia made a historic decision to divide the country into two separate nations: the Czech Republic and Slovakia. This split officially took effect on January 1, 1993, marking a significant moment in Central European history.

In 1987, Typhoon Nina struck the Philippines with devastating category 5 winds reaching 265 km/h (165 mph) and a catastrophic surge that obliterated entire villages. The storm claimed at least 1,036 lives, marking it as one of the deadliest natural disasters in the region's history.

1986: The King Fahd Causeway officially opened, connecting Bahrain and Saudi Arabia across the Persian Gulf, enhancing transportation and trade in the region.

In 1986, the Iran–Contra affair unfolded as U.S. Attorney General Edwin Meese revealed that profits from secret arms sales to Iran were unlawfully redirected to support the anti-communist Contra rebels in Nicaragua. This controversial revelation highlighted significant political scandals and covert operations during a turbulent era in U.S. foreign policy.

In 1985, a Soviet Air Force Antonov An-12 was shot down near Menongue, located in Angola's Cuando Cubango Province, resulting in the tragic loss of 21 lives. Discover the events surrounding this significant historical incident.

In 1984, a collective of thirty-six renowned musicians came together in a Notting Hill studio to record the iconic charity single "Do They Know It’s Christmas?" by Band Aid. This powerful anthem aimed to raise vital funds for famine relief efforts in Ethiopia, uniting artists and fans in a compassionate cause.