Historical Events
- Battle of Niagara Falls (Lundy's Lane), bloodiest battle of the War of 1812 ends in a stalemate between invading American army and Canadian and British forces [1]
Stephenson's First Steam Locomotive
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
Died in 1814 1814 Highlights
About July 25, 1814
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 209 years, 11 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo
