Significant historical anniversaries and events set for 2025

In 2025, several significant historical anniversaries and events will take place, including the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the 75th anniversary of NATO. New period dramas and films will also be released, enhancing public interest in history. Upcoming television series include "King and Conqueror," exploring the Norman Conquest, and the second season of "Wolf Hall." Notable films include "The Brutalist," about a Holocaust survivor, and a new "Downton Abbey" sequel set for September. Major exhibitions will be held at British museums, such as "Hiroshige: artist of the open road" at the British Museum and a celebration of Marie Antoinette at the V&A. Key anniversaries include the founding of Microsoft and the birth of Jane Austen.