September 25th In History
September 25th
1066 England's King Harold II defeated the King of Norway (Harald Hardrada), at the Battle of Stamford Bridge in Yorkshire.After a horrific battle, Hardrada and most of the Norwegians were killed. Although Harold repelled the Norwegian invaders, his victory was short-lived and he was defeated and killed by the Normans at the Battle of Hastings less than three weeks later.
1687 Sir Isaac Newton published his theories on gravitation. Newton was born at Woolsthorpe Manor near Granthamand was buried in Westminster Abbey.
1818 The first blood transfusion using human blood took place at Guy's Hospital in London.
1885 It snowed in London - the earliest recorded winter fall despite reports that on 12th June 1791 snow was sighted over the capital.
1066 England's King Harold II defeated the King of Norway (Harald Hardrada), at the Battle of Stamford Bridge in Yorkshire.After a horrific battle, Hardrada and most of the Norwegians were killed. Although Harold repelled the Norwegian invaders, his victory was short-lived and he was defeated and killed by the Normans at the Battle of Hastings less than three weeks later.
1687 Sir Isaac Newton published his theories on gravitation. Newton was born at Woolsthorpe Manor near Granthamand was buried in Westminster Abbey.
1818 The first blood transfusion using human blood took place at Guy's Hospital in London.
1885 It snowed in London - the earliest recorded winter fall despite reports that on 12th June 1791 snow was sighted over the capital.
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