GMT 7-25-2018 Hump Day

Today in History July 25


1867 President Andrew Johnson signs an act creating the territory of Wyoming.

1850 Gold is discovered in the Rogue River in Oregon, extending the quest for gold up the Pacific coast.

1861 The Crittenden Resolution, calling for the American Civil War to be fought to preserve the Union and not for slavery, is passed by Congress.

1924 Greece announces the deportation of 50,000 Armenians.

1941 The U.S. government freezes Japanese and Chinese assets.

1943 Italian Fascist dictator Benito Mussolini is overthrown in a coup.

1944 Allied forces begin the breakthrough of German lines in Normandy.

1978 The first test-tube baby, Louise Brown, is
born in Oldham, England.


Born on July 25

1844 Thomas Eakins, American painter.
1848


Joke of the Day

What’s the difference between a refugee and E.T?

E.T. learnt English and wanted to go home!