What Happened on July 25?
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EVENTS ON JULY 25
Explore the most important historical events that happened on July 25, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
American Revolutionary War
Year:
1783
American Revolutionary War: The war's last action, the Siege of Cuddalore, is ended by a preliminary peace agreement.
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Year:
1788
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart completes his Symphony No. 40 in G minor (K550).
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Brunswick Manifesto
Year:
1792
The Brunswick Manifesto is issued to the population of Paris promising vengeance if the French royal family is harmed.
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French and Indian War
Year:
1759
French and Indian War: In Western New York, British forces capture Fort Niagara from the French, who subsequently abandon Fort Rouillé.
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British Empire
Year:
1755
British governor Charles Lawrence and the Nova Scotia Council order the deportation of the Acadians.
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Sabinas Hidalgo
Year:
1693
Ignacio de Maya founds the Real Santiago de las Sabinas, now known as Sabinas Hidalgo, Nuevo León, Mexico.
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Peter the Great
Year:
1718
At the behest of Tsar Peter the Great, the construction of Kadriorg Palace, dedicated to his wife Catherine, begins in Tallinn.
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Dummer's War
Year:
1722
Dummer's War begins along the Maine-Massachusetts border.
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BIRTHS ON JULY 25
Discover famous people and historical figures born on July 25, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Emmett Till
Year of birth:
1941
Emmett Till, African-American lynching and kidnapping victim (died 1955)
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Maria Weston Chapman
Year of birth:
1806
Maria Weston Chapman, American abolitionist (died 1885)
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Francis Garnier
Year of birth:
1839
Francis Garnier, French captain and explorer (died 1873)
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Colin Renfrew
Year of birth:
1937
Colin Renfrew, Baron Renfrew of Kaimsthorn, English archaeologist and academic
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Nate Thurmond
Year of birth:
1941
Nate Thurmond, American basketball player (died 2016)
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Manny Charlton
Year of birth:
1941
Manny Charlton, Spanish-born Scottish rock musician and songwriter (died 2022)
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Princess Augusta of Hesse-Kassel
Year of birth:
1797
Princess Augusta of Hesse-Kassel (died 1889)
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Jim McCarty
Year of birth:
1943
Jim McCarty, English singer and drummer
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DEATHS ON JULY 25
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on July 25, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
François Coty
Year of death:
1934
François Coty, French businessman, founded Coty (born 1874)
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Fred Englehardt
Year of death:
1942
Fred Englehardt, American triple jumper (born 1879)
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Kathleen Scott
Year of death:
1947
Kathleen Scott, English sculptor (born 1878)
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Otto Lasanen
Year of death:
1958
Otto Lasanen, Finnish wrestler (born 1891)
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Engelbert Dollfuss
Year of death:
1934
Engelbert Dollfuss, Austrian politician, 14th Chancellor of Austria (born 1892)
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Nestor Makhno
Year of death:
1934
Nestor Makhno, Ukrainian anarchist revolutionary (born 1888)
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Charles Macintosh
Year of death:
1843
Charles Macintosh, Scottish chemist and inventor of waterproof fabric (born 1766)
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Jonas Furrer
Year of death:
1861
Jonas Furrer, Swiss lawyer and politician, President of the Swiss Confederation (born 1805)
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HOLIDAYS ON JULY 25
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on July 25 around the world.
Julian of Le Mans
Christian feast day: Julian of Le Mans (translation)
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Saint Anne
Christian feast day: Anne (Eastern Christianity)
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July 25 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: July 25 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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International Afro-descendant Women's Day
International Afro-descendant Women's Day
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Día Nacional de Galicia
National Day of Galicia (Galicia, Spain)
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Saint John I Agnus
Christian feast day: John I Agnus
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Saint Christopher
Christian feast day: Christopher (Western Christianity)
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James the Great
Christian feast day: James the Great (Western Christianity)
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