August 25 in History

• 1950

  August 25, 1950:

  "Rashomon", a Japanese psychological crime film, is released. It stars some renowned actors like Machiko Kyō and Toshiro Mifune.

• 1970

  August 25, 1970:

  British singer Elton John performs in a live concert in the U.S. for the first time. The event, which was held in West Hollywood, was attended by singer David Ackles.

• 1976

  August 25, 1976:

  American rock group, Boston issues their eponymous maiden album. It was produced by John Boylan and Tom Scholz.

• 1979

  August 25, 1979:

  ABC premieres the television series entitled "Hart to Hart".

• 1992

  August 25, 1992:

  "Real Love", a song by Mary J. Blige which would be included in her maiden studio album titled “What's the 411?”, is released.

• 1998

  August 25, 1998:

  Lauryn Hill of the Fugees band fame issues her first album as a solo artiste. The project is under the theme “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” and contains hit songs like "Lost Ones" and "Everything Is Everything".

• 2008

  August 25, 2008:

  English rock ensemble The Verve releases their fourth album titled “Forth”. It includes tracks like "Love Is Noise" and "Rather Be".

• 2009

  August 25, 2009:

  American singer and dancer, Chris Brown is handed a 5-year probation sentence with 6 months community service after he was found guilty of physically abusing girlfriend and singer, Rihanna.

• 2016

  August 25, 2016:

  American rap star Kanye West kick-starts his musical tour dubbed “Saint Pablo Tour”. The first show was held in Indianapolis.

• 2018

  August 25, 2018:

  Renowned American singer, Neil Young marries actress Daryl Hannah in a ceremony held in California.