1. Hurricane Katrina makes landfall in North Carolina - On August 25, 2005, Hurricane Katrina made landfall in North Carolina, causing significant damage to the coastal areas of the state. While it was only a Category 1 hurricane at the time of its landfall, Katrina went on to become one of the most destructive hurricanes in U.S. history.

2. The Halifax Resolves are signed - On August 25, 1775, North Carolina became the first colony to officially call for independence from Great Britain by signing the Halifax Resolves. This paved the way for other colonies to follow suit and ultimately led to the creation of the United States of America.

3. Wright Brothers fly for the first time - On August 25, 1900, the Wright Brothers made their first successful flight in a glider they had designed and built themselves. The flight took place at Kill Devil Hills in North Carolina and lasted for just over six seconds.

4. North Carolina hosts the PGA Championship - On August 25, 2022, golf's fourth and final major tournament, the PGA Championship, will be held at the Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. This will be the second time the tournament has been held at Quail Hollow, with the first time being in 2017.

5. North Carolina establishes the first state university - On August 25, 1789, North Carolina Governor Samuel Johnston signed into law the bill that established the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, making it the first state university in the United States. Today, UNC remains one of the top public universities in the country.