What happend on 25th August

24.08
26.08
1910

Yellow Cab is founded.

1894

Shibasaburo Kitasato discovers the infectious agent of the bubonic plague and publishes his findings in The Lancet.

1875

Matthew Webb becomes the first person to swim the English Channel.

1835

The New York Sun perpetrates the Great Moon Hoax.

1830

Belgium revolts from the Netherlands

1825

Uruguay declares its independence from Spain.

1768

James Cook begins his first voyage.

1758

Seven Years War: Frederick II of Prussia defeats the Russian army at the Battle of Zorndorf.

1718

New Orleans, Louisiana is founded.

1609

Galileo Galilei demonstrates his first telescope to Venetian lawmakers.