Historical Events
- 25th US Postmaster General: Alexander W Randall of Wisconsin takes office
- David Faragut appointed as 1st admiral in US Navy
General Grant
Ulysses S. Grant named 1st General of Army
Famous Birthdays
- Frederick Frost Blackman, English botanist, born in London (d. 1947)
Famous Deaths
- Aloys Schmitt, German pianist, composer and music theorist (Preparatory Exercises, Op. 16), dies at 77
Died in 1866 1866 Highlights
About July 25, 1866
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 158 years and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo
