1940CE
Birth
Al Pacino Born
An American actor and filmmaker whose career spans over five decades, known for his iconic roles in "The Godfather," "Scarface," and "Scent of a Woman."
Daily Chronicle
April 25
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1945CE
War
Elbe Day
Soviet and American troops meet at the Elbe River in Germany, effectively cutting the German army in half and hastening the end of WWII.
1983CE
Science
Pioneer 10 Crosses Pluto Orbit
NASA's Pioneer 10 space probe crosses the orbit of Pluto, becoming the first human-made object to travel beyond the known planets.