Non-musical history for today: 1944 – World War II: Heinrich Himmler ordered a crackdown on the Edelweiss Pirates, a loosely organized youth culture in Nazi Germany that had assisted army deserters and others to hide from the Third Reich. It was in direct response to the Hitler Youth movement.

Music history, album anniversaries, birthdays, and deaths for October 25.

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