1. The First Baptist Church in America was founded on July 25, 1638 in Providence, Rhode Island. It is the oldest Baptist church congregation in the United States.

2. The Battle of Rhode Island was fought on July 25, 1778 during the American Revolutionary War. It was the largest battle in Rhode Island and a significant victory for the Americans.

3. On July 25, 1907, the Rockefeller Foundation was established in Rhode Island. It is a philanthropic organization that supports public health, medical research, and education around the world.

4. On July 25, 1974, the Claiborne Pell Bridge (also known as the Newport Bridge) opened to traffic. It spans the Narragansett Bay and connects Newport and Jamestown, Rhode Island.

5. In 2019, Rhode Island became the eighth state in the United States to legalize recreational marijuana on July 25. The law went into effect on November 6, 2020.