August 25: on this day in history

Historical events

1. 1609Galileo Galilei demonstrated his first telescope to the rulers of Venice.
2. 1835The New York Sun began publishing the famous 'Great Moon Hoax', claiming that life had been found on the Moon.
3. 1875British swimmer Matthew Webb became the first person to swim across the English Channel without assistance.
4. 1916The National Park Service was established to manage national parks in the United States.
5. 1958'Chikin Ramen', the first instant noodles developed by Momofuku Ando, went on sale.

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