Historical Events
- Battle of Niagara Falls (Lundy's Lane); Americans defeat British
Railroad History
English engineer George Stephenson introduces his first steam locomotive, a travelling engine designed for hauling coal on the Killingworth wagonway named Blücher
Famous Weddings
Charles Babbage
Inventor Charles Babbage (21) weds Georgina Whitmore at St. Michael's Church in Devon, England
Famous Deaths
- Charles Dibdin, British composer, author (Sea Songs), and actor, dies at 69
1814 Highlights
About July 25, 1814
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 208 years, 6 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo