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On this day of August 25th

25th August 2020 @ 6:06am – by Tarvin Webteam
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There are many notable events that occurred on this day throughout history. We have chosen a few below:

1537 The Honourable Artillery Company, the oldest surviving regiment in the British Army, and the second most senior, is formed.

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1609 Galileodemonstrates his 1st telescope to Venetian lawmakers

1768Captain James Cookdeparts from Plymouth, England, on his first voyage on board the Endeavour, bound for the Pacific Ocean

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1875 Captain Matthew Webbmakes the 1st observed and unassisted swim across the English Channel in 21 hours and 45 minutes

1932 Amelia Earhart completes transcontinental flight

Ed: click on the individuals' names to find more information

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