1. In 1764, the New York State Legislature passed the Stamp Act which imposed taxes on printed materials. This sparked public outrage and fueled the American Revolution.

2. On October 25, 1881, the famous American gunslinger William "Billy the Kid" Bonney was found guilty of murder in a trial held in New York City. This verdict brought an end to one of the most notorious outlaw sagas of the Old West.

3. In 1929, the New York Stock Exchange crash occurred on October 25th, which was the beginning of the Great Depression that lasted for a decade. It was the most catastrophic financial crisis in the history of the United States.

4. In 1944, during World War II, the USS Batfish, a submarine belonging to the United States Navy, sank the Japanese aircraft carrier, Unyo Maru, off the coast of the Philippines on October 25th.

5. On October 25, 1983, the New York Yankees defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 7 of the World Series to win their 22nd championship in franchise history. The game is remembered for a three-run homer by Dave Winfield in the 6th inning, which led the team to victory.