2025 is definitely going to be one to remember!
Here, we’ll delve into fascinating facts about the number 2025 and explore the captivating world of the Chinese zodiac for this year.
So, grab a comfy seat and join us as we dive into the incredible journey that is 2025!
Events
Here are some unforgettable events that have happened in the world in 2025 so far.
Jan 7
Mark Zuckerberg announced plans to remove third-party fact-checking from Facebook and Instagram.
Four years to the day after banning Donald Trump from all Meta platforms, Zuckerberg decided instead to cave to the incoming president’s demands. The controversial move came after relentless pressure from conservative groups that claimed their freedom of speech was being repressed.
Jan 9
Lebanon elected former army commander Joseph Aoun as President, ending a two-year presidential vacancy.
Since the former president vacated office in October 2022, Lebanon’s parliament had failed to elect a new president on twelve prior occasions. President Aouon pledged to rebuild areas targeted by Israel and indirectly addressed the issue of Hezbollah by emphasizing the state’s exclusive right to bear arms.
Jan 15
The United States Food and Drug Administration banned Red No. 3 food coloring in food and drinks.
Red No. 3 gives products a bright cherry-red color and was discovered to cause cancer in male rats in 1980. The ban, effective in the US from 2027, came after decades of pressure from lobby groups.
Jan 19
After more than a year of bloody conflict, Israel and Hamas entered into a ceasefire in Gaza.
The conflict began on October 7, 2023, when Hamas launched a deadly incursion into Israel, resulting in 1,200 deaths and 251 captives. In response, Israeli operations in Gaza led to 46,870 fatalities and the displacement of most of its 2.3 million residents. The ceasefire terms required Hamas to release all Israeli hostages, Israel to free hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, and humanitarian aid to enter Gaza.
Jan 20
Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States of America.
On his first day returning to the Oval Office, Trump signed a series of executive orders to slow immigration, withdraw from the WHO, and exit the Paris Agreement. He also announced sweeping changes to policies on gender equality, energy production, freedom of speech, and even regulations concerning TikTok.
Jan 27
Nvidia stocks fell by $588.8 billion after the release of Chinese AI model DeepSeek.
DeepSeek surprised the world by announcing that they could perform at the level of ChatGPT but at a fraction of the cost, sending US tech stocks plummeting. Nvidia’s loss was the largest loss of any stock in a single day in history, over double the previous record loss of $240 billion set by Meta in 2022.
Famous Deaths
Unfortunately, 2025 has also been a year we’ve had to say some goodbyes…
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David Lynch
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David Lynch
David Lynch was an American filmmaker born on January 20, 1946. He died on January 15, 2025, at age 78 in Los Angeles, USA.
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2025 In Music
Looking for some new songs for your 2025 playlist?
Well, here’s the official Billboard Hot 100 playlist, featuring this week’s most popular songs!
2025 in Numbers
Let’s dive into some interesting number facts!
If you’ve ever wondered how to write the year 2025 in Roman numerals, it’s MMXXV. And, if you ever find yourself needing to know what 2025 looks like in binary, it’s 11111101001.
Also, in case you was wondering, 2025 seconds is equal to 33 minutes and 45 seconds!
Harshad Number
2025 is a Harshad number, which is a number that can be evenly divided by the sum of its digits. It’s like a special math rule for some numbers.
To explain in more detail, we add up the digits (2 + 0 + 2 + 5), which equals 9. And now we see if 2025 can be divided evenly by 9, which it can! 2025 ÷ 9 = 225. So this makes 2025 a Harshad number.
Chinese Zodiac 2025
According to the Chinese calendar, 2025 is the Year of the Snake, which occurs every twelve years.
But did you know that the Chinese zodiac cycle also incorporates the five elements – Wood, Fire, Earth, Gold (Metal), and Water? So 2025 is actually the Year of the Wood Snake, which only occurs every sixty years!
Because the Chinese calendar works from the lunar cycle, the Chinese New Year for 2025 didn’t start on January 1st.
People born in the Year of the Snake are often wise, intuitive, and mysterious. They have a deep understanding of human nature, are skilled at making decisions, and are often elegant and charming.
Famous people born in Years of the Snake include Emma Chamberlain and Ben Azelart!