Date with History: September 25

A Viking king falls, a justice takes her seat, and the Fresh Prince is born, same date.

One paperback for one calendar date: what happened on September 25, and who was born on it.

What happened on September 25

1066: Harold defeats the Vikings at Stamford Bridge

On September 25, 1066, King Harold Godwinson defeated an invading Norwegian army at the Battle of Stamford Bridge, killing King Harald Hardrada and ending the age of Viking invasions of England. Harold would march south to face William the Conqueror at Hastings less than three weeks later.

1981: Sandra Day O'Connor joins the Supreme Court

On September 25, 1981, Sandra Day O'Connor was sworn in as the first female Justice of the United States Supreme Court. She went on to become a decisive swing vote on a closely divided Court for a quarter century.

Famous birthdays on September 25

1968 — Will Smith
Will Smith, born 1968, went from rapper to sitcom star to one of film's biggest names.

1952 — Christopher Reeve
Christopher Reeve, born 1952, defined Superman on screen, then redefined heroism after his injury.

Nearby dates

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Part of Date with History, a 366-book collection with one book for every date of the year. 5″×8″ paperback, cream paper.

Historical selections are editorially researched. This is a date-specific book, not a personalized or custom-made product.