January 5
January 5
Alexandre Dumas pere fights a duel
On this day, 23‑year‑old Alexandre Dumas fights his first duel. He sustains no serious injury, although his pants fall down in the fight. He’ll later fill his romantic works, including…
A Year In History: 1825
This Year in History:
1825
Discover what happened in this year with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.
February 9
February 9
Presidential election decided in the House of Representatives
As no presidential candidate received a majority of electoral votes in the election of 1824, the U.S. House of Representatives votes to elect John Quincy Adams, who won fewer votes…
March 30
March 30
Confederate General Samuel Maxey born
On this day in 1825, Confederate General Samuel Maxey is born in Tompkinsville, Kentucky. During the Civil War, Maxey served in the West and led Native Americans troops in Indian…
October 26
October 26
Erie Canal opens
The Erie Canal opens, connecting the Great Lakes with the Atlantic Ocean via the Hudson River. Governor DeWitt Clinton of New York, the driving force behind the project, led the…
