Historical eventAugust 252001

Aaliyah

American singer Aaliyah and several members of her record company were killed when their overloaded aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Marsh Harbour Airport in The Bahamas.

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In context

When
Saturday, August 25 200125 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
21st century · 2000s
Anniversary
25th in 2026
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At a glance

Dates: From 2001.

What happened

Aaliyah Dana Haughton was an American singer, actress, dancer, and model. Known as the "Princess of R&B" and "Queen of Urban Pop", she is credited with helping to redefine contemporary R&B, pop, and hip hop. Her accolades include three American Music Awards and two MTV VMAs, along with five Grammy Award nominations.

August 25 through the years

Other entries on the same calendar day, in order.

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  7. 2012Voyager 1
  8. 2012Richard III of England
  9. 2012NASA
  10. 2017Conflict in Rakhine State (2016–present)
  11. 2017Hurricane Harvey

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When did Aaliyah happen?

August 25 2001 — 25 years ago, on a Saturday.

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