Today in History for 25th July 2024

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Historical Events

864 - The Edict of Pistres of Charles the Bald orders defensive measures against the Vikings
1360 - Jews are expelled from Breslau, Silesia
1853 - Joaquin Murrieta, the famous Californian bandit known as "Robin Hood of El Dorado", is killed by California Rangers
1866 - David Faragut appointed as 1st admiral in US Navy
1914 - Last day of club cricket for English legend W. G. Grace at age 66: makes unbeaten 69 runs for Eltham against Grove Park
1993 - Israeli offensive against terrorist bases in South Lebanon

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Famous Birthdays

1908 - Bill Bowes, English cricket fast bowler (15 Tests, 68 wickets, BB 6/33; Bodyline series; Yorkshire CCC), born in Elland, England (d. 1987)
1917 - Whipper Billy Watson, Canadian professional wrestler, born in East York, Ontario, Canada (d. 1990)
1918 - Jane Frank, American artist, born in Baltimore, Maryland (d. 1986)
1920 - Rosalind Franklin, English chemist and co-discoverer of the structure of DNA, born in London (d. 1958)
1930 - Alice Parizeau, Polish-born Quebec writer and essayist, born in Łuniniec, Poland (d. 1990)
1985 - Nelson Piquet Jr., Brazilian auto racer (Formula E champion 2014-15), born in Heidelberg, West Germany

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Famous Deaths

1883 - William Beall, American Brigadier General (Confederate Army, relief efforts for prisoners), dies at 58
1911 - Filippo Capocci, Italian organ virtuoso and composer, dies at 71
1981 - Ian Martin, American actor (Uncle Bill-O'Neills), dies at 69
1983 - Jerome Moross, American composer (Frankie and Johnny), dies at 69
2014 - Bel Kaufman, American author (Up the Down Staircase), dies at 103
2022 - David Trimble, Northern Irish politician (First Minister of Northern Ireland, 1998 to 2002; Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) leader, 1995 to 2005; Member of Parliament for Upper Bann, 1990-2005), dies at 77

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