Shimla, Oct. 25
2002
Irish actor Richard Harris—who was notable not only for his formidable talent in portraying the intense, volatile, and rebellious hell-raising characters that established his image but also for conducting his real life in a similar manner—died in London.
1983
The U.S. military, under President Ronald Reagan, invaded the tiny island country of Grenada.
1964
The British rock band the Rolling Stones made its first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show.
1950
China entered the Korean War on the side of North Korea against South Korea and the United Nations (UN), the United States being the UN’s principal participant.
1940
American collegiate basketball coach Bob Knight, whose 902 career NCAA coaching victories are among the most in men’s basketball history, was born.
1936
Germany and Italy established the Rome-Berlin Axis.
