Historical Events
- "La Marseillaise", later the national anthem of France, is composed by Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle in Strasbourg
- Guillotine first used in France, executes highwayman Nicolas Pelletier
Famous Birthdays
- John Keble, Anglican priest and founder (Oxford Movement), born in Fairford, Gloucestershire, England (d. 1886)
Famous Deaths
- Johann Friedrich Gottlieb Beckmann, German composer, dies at 54
- Nicolas J Pelletier, French highwayman, 1st person guillotined
Died in 1792 1792 Highlights
About April 25, 1792
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 232 years and 20 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Taurus
