February 25th, 2010 at 6:38PM

Feb 25, 1836: Samuel Colt patented the first revolving barrel multishot firearm.

Feb 25, 1964: Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) became world heavyweight boxing champion for the first time by knocking out Sonny Liston in Miami Beach.

Feb 25, 1570: Elizabeth I, queen of England, was excommunicated by Pope Pius V.
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