July 25

Sunday 25, 2004:

Lance Armstrong makes history, winning his 6th consecutive Tour de France.

Tuesday 25, 1989:

Rock/Hip-hop trio The Beastie Boys release the classic Paul's Boutique.

Thursday 25, 1799:

At Aboukir in Egypt, Napoleon I of France defeats 10,000 Ottomans under Mustafa Pasha.

Wednesday 25, 1759:

French and Indian War: In Canada, British forces capture Fort Niagara from French, who subsequently abandon Fort Rouillé.

Tuesday 25, 1567:

Don Diego de Losada founds the city of Santiago de Leon de Caracas, modern-day Caracas, the capital city of Venezuela.

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