1690 – Publick Occurrences Both Foreign & Domestick, the 1st newspaper to appear in the Americas, was published for the 1st and only time, on the 25th day of September in 1690.

1929 – Barbara Walters the American journalist, broadcaster, and author was born on the 25th September 1929.

1944 – Michael Douglas the American actor and producer was born on the 25th September 1944.

1947 – Cheryl Tiegs the American model and actress was born on the 25th September 1947.

1952 – Colin Friels the Scottish actor was born on the 25th September 1952.

1961 – Heather Locklear the American actress and model was born on the 25th September 1961.

1968 ~ Will Smith the American actor was born on the 25th September 1968.

1969 – Catherine Zeta-Jones the Welsh actress was born on the 25th September 1969.

1992 – Mars Observer the $511 million NASA probe was launched on the 25th day of September in 1992.

2008 – Shenzhou 7 the Chinese spacecraft was launched on the 25th day of September in 2008.

Today in History for September 25th ~ video presented by the Associated Press…