1. The Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum opened on March 25, 2012, which coincided with the 237th anniversary of the famous Boston Tea Party protest of 1773.

2. March 25, 1634 was the date that the first town meeting was held in the town of Boston, a tradition that continues to this day in many Massachusetts towns.

3. On March 25, 1897, the Massachusetts state legislature passed a bill that made volleyball the official state sport.

4. In 1655, the town of Ipswich, Massachusetts suffered a devastating fire on March 25 that destroyed much of the town's center, including several homes and businesses.

5. The Battle of Great Bridge, a Revolutionary War battle that took place in Virginia on December 9, 1775, is sometimes referred to as the "Battle of Boston Neck" because it was initially proposed to take place near Boston. However, logistical challenges led to the battle being delayed until March 25, 1776, and moved to Virginia. Many Massachusetts soldiers participated in the battle.