Historical Events
- Skirmish at Fort Fillmore, New Mexico Territory - Rebels attack Union troops
- Washington, D.C. - Crittenden resolution is passed stating that the war is to be fought to preserve union and uphold the Constitution, not to alter slavery
Famous Birthdays
- Andrew Cowper Lawson, Scottish-Canadian Geologist who was the first person to identify and name the San Andreas Fault, born in Anstruther, Scotland (d. 1952)
Famous Deaths
- Jonas Furrer, Swiss lawyer and politician (first president of the Swiss Confederation), dies at 56
About July 25, 1861
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 161 years, 10 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo
