What Happened on July 25, 2014

Historical Events

Event of Interest

Both Israel and Hamas review US Secretary of State John Kerry's proposal for an immediate ceasefire and meetings in Cairo

  • Israeli airstrike kills leader of Islamic Jihad's military wing, Salah Abu Hassanein
  • Palestinian officials call for a "Day of Rage" in the West Bank and within Israel against Israel's operation against Gaza; Israeli Defence Force prepares for protests

Famous Deaths

  • Bel Kaufman, American author (Up the Down Staircase), dies at 103
  • Carlo Bergonzi, Italian operatic tenor, dies at 90
  • Salah Abu Hassanein, leader of Islamic Jihad's military wing, dies in Israeli airstrike
Died in 2014 2014 Highlights

About July 25, 2014

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 9 years, 9 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Leo

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Rude - MAGIC!
  • UK #1 Song: Me And My Broken Heart - Rixton