On This Day in History March 25, 2021

Historical Events 31  1st Easter, according to calendar-maker Dionysius Exiguus 1436  Florentine cathedral Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore with then the largest dome in the world by Filippo Brunelleschi, consecrated by Pope Eugene IV (begun 1296) 1807  British Parliament abolishes slave trade throughout the British Empire; penalty of £120 per slave introduced for ship captains 1895  Italian troops invade Abyssinia (Ethiopia) 1960  1st guided missile launched from nuclear powered sub (Halibut) More Historical Events Famous Birthdays Aretha Franklin (1942 - 2018) David Lean (1908 - 1991) Elton John (1947 - 1992) Jack Ruby (1911 - 1967) More Famous Birthdays Famous Deaths Faisal of Saudi Arabia (1906 - 1975) Ida B. Wells (1862 - 1931) More Famous Deaths