April 25: Crusoe, Suez Canal, NFL Overtime Rules & More
April 25th has had a profound impact on
the course of history let’s dive into
the events that have shaped the world as
we know it in 1719 Daniel deo’s classic
adventure novel The Life and strange
Adventures of Robinson Caruso is first
published it tells the story of a
Castaway on a remote tropical island
it’s my understanding that it’s
primitive as can
be in 1859 in Egypt construction begins
on the Suz Canal a 100 one mile Waterway
connecting the Mediterranean and Red
Seas it becomes one of the world’s most
important trade routes in 1947 US
president Harry Truman officially opens
the first White House bowling alley it
is made up of two lanes and is located
in the West Wing I wonder which
president was the best bowler let me
know your pick in the comments in 1974
the NFL adopts new rules including
adding overtime for regular season games
This Day in History April 25: Happy April 25th! Join us as we explore the historical events that took place on this day, from the publication of Robinson Crusoe to the start of Suez Canal construction. We’ll also dive into the excitement of the White House Bowling Alley opening, the introduction of a new NFL rule for overtime, and more. Stay tuned for a jam-packed day in history!
April 25, 1719
Daniel Defoe’s classic adventure novel The Life and Strange Adventures of Robinson Crusoe is first published—it tells the story of a castaway on a remote tropical island
April 25, 1859
In Egypt, construction begins on the Suez Canal, a 101-mile waterway connecting the Mediterranean and Red Seas—it becomes one of the world’s most important trade routes
April 25, 1947
U.S. President Harry Truman officially opens the first White House bowling alley—it is made up of two lanes and is located in the West Wing
April 25, 1974
The NFL adopts new rules, including adding overtime for regular-season games to prevent ties and moving goal posts from the goal line to the back of the end zone
April 25, 1983
During the Cold War, the Soviet Union releases a letter written by Soviet leader Yuri Andropov to American fifth-grader Samantha Smith, inviting her to visit the Soviet Union—Andropov’s letter is his response to a December 1982 letter Smith had sent him expressing her worries about a potential nuclear war
Why It Matters: Each of these events offers a lesson in courage, resilience, and the power of human spirit. By understanding our past, we gain insight into the present and inspiration for the future.
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