1. On October 25, 1702, a group of Native Americans attacked Fort Caroline, a French settlement in what is now Jacksonville, Florida. The attack led to the deaths of many French colonists and decimated the settlement.

2. On October 25, 1813, the Battle of Tallushatchee took place near present-day Heflin, Alabama. This was a major conflict during the Creek War, and resulted in a significant victory for American forces led by General Andrew Jackson.

3. In 1864, during the American Civil War, Union forces led by General Sherman launched an assault on the city of Savannah, Georgia. The attack began on October 25 and lasted until December 21, resulting in a decisive Union victory and the capture of the city.

4. On October 25, 1929, the stock market crashed, leading to the beginning of the Great Depression. This economic downturn affected the entire country, including the state of Georgia, and lasted for several years.

5. On October 25, 2005, Hurricane Wilma struck Florida and caused widespread destruction throughout the southeastern United States. Georgia was among the states impacted by the storm, and experienced heavy rainfall and flooding in many areas.