March 25th - Tragedy, Political Upheaval, and More!   

On March 25th:

1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Fire

The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire erupts in New York City, claiming the lives of 146 garment workers, most of whom were young immigrant women. This catastrophic event shed light on the appalling working conditions in factories and spurred significant reforms in labor laws and workplace safety standards.

1941 Yugoslavia Joins the Axis Powers

Yugoslavia joins the Axis Powers, aligning with Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy under pressure from Adolf Hitler. This decision triggers internal turmoil and resistance within Yugoslavia and contributes to the escalating tensions that would erupt into World War II in the Balkans.

1975 King Faisal of Saudi Arabia is Assassinated

King Faisal of Saudi Arabia is assassinated by his nephew, Faisal bin Musaid, at the royal palace in Riyadh, shocking the nation and sending ripples of instability throughout the region. As a key figure in modernizing Saudi Arabia and navigating its role in global affairs, King Faisal's death marks a pivotal moment in the country's history and the broader geopolitics of the Middle East.