TODAY IN HISTORY

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHT August 25, 1944

During World War II, Paris was liberated by Allied forces after four years of Nazi occupation.

ON THIS DATE 1875

Capt. Matthew Webb became the first person to swim across the English Channel, getting from Dover, England, to Calais, France, in 22 hours.

1916

President Woodrow Wilson signed an act establishing the National Park Service within the Department of the Interior.

1975

The Bruce Springsteen album “Born to Run” was released by Columbia Records.