On this day: November 25

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1936 • neutral • 5 views

French government falls amid 1936 economic crisis

Crowd outside the Chamber of Deputies in 1930s clothing, with flags and banners, police and political posters visible, capturing public attention during a period of political crisis.

On 25 November 1936 the French government collapsed after worsening economic strains, political divisions, and crises tied to labor unrest and budgetary shortfalls. The resignation reflected rising tensions between reformist and conservative factions as France struggled with the global depression.

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1986 • neutral • 4 views

U.S. Opens Public Inquiry into Iran–Contra Affair

A 1980s government hearing room with folded American flag, microphones, and stacks of documents on a wooden table; reporters' notebooks visible, no identifiable faces.

On November 25, 1986, U.S. officials announced a public investigation into the Iran–Contra affair, probing arms sales to Iran and diversion of proceeds to Contra rebels in Nicaragua amid mounting congressional and public concern.

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1975 • neutral • 4 views

India Declares State of Emergency, Civil Liberties Suspended

Crowded street scene in 1970s India with blocked newspaper stand, policemen in uniform, and a government building in the background suggesting state authority.

On 25 November 1975, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s government formally imposed a nationwide Emergency, suspending civil liberties, censoring the press, and arresting political opponents—marking a profound shift in India’s democratic governance for nearly two years.

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