1. Rhode Island Independence Day - April 25th marks the celebration of Rhode Island Independence Day, which commemorates the day Rhode Island proclaimed its independence from Great Britain in 1776. It was the first colony to declare itself free and has been celebrating this holiday since 1901.

2. The Challenger Disaster - On April 25, 1986, Rhode Island native and NASA astronaut, Judith A. Resnik, tragically died in the Challenger Space Shuttle disaster. Resnik was one of seven crew members aboard the shuttle when it broke apart just 73 seconds into its flight.

3. The Providence Bruins - The Providence Bruins, a professional ice hockey team, played their first game on April 25, 1992, against the Portland Pirates. The team was founded as an affiliate of the Boston Bruins and have become a beloved Rhode Island institution.

4. Rhode Island's First Female Governor - On April 25, 2014, Gina Raimondo officially announced her candidacy for governor of Rhode Island. Raimondo went on to win the election and became the first female governor in the state's history.

5. The First Strike in the US - In 1824, Rhode Island mill workers went on strike for better wages and working conditions. This strike is often recognized as the first organized workers' strike in the United States, marking an important turning point in labor history.