1. On September 25, 2009, the South Station Tower in Boston was officially opened. The 41-story building is the fourth tallest building in Boston and boasts stunning views of the city and surrounding areas.

2. On September 25, 1964, the Boston Celtics won their first preseason game against the Los Angeles Lakers in front of a sellout crowd at the Boston Garden. The Celtics would go on to become one of the most successful teams in NBA history, winning 17 championships in total.

3. On September 25, 1890, Emma Nutt became the first female telephone operator in the United States, working for the Boston Telephone Dispatch Company. Nutt was hired because of her calming and patient voice, and she helped pave the way for other women to enter the telecommunications industry.

4. On September 25, 1775, General George Washington arrived in Cambridge, Massachusetts to take command of the newly formed Continental Army. Washington's leadership would prove instrumental in the eventual victory of the American Revolution.

5. On September 25, 1987, the internationally renowned MIT Media Lab opened its doors for the first time. The lab has since become a hub for innovative research and experimentation in a wide range of fields, from artificial intelligence and robotics to design and architecture.