What Did Velazquez Do in 1511?

On August 25, 1515

Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar, the conquistador, founded Havana on the southern part of the island.

Havana officially moved to the north in 1519.

This Day in History - August 25

1997

Nintendo released the first-person shooter, GoldenEye 007, for the Nintendo 64.

1910

Walden W. Shaw and John D. Hertz founded the Shaw Livery Company and introduced the yellow cabs to attract passengers.

2022

US President Biden approved student debt loan forgiveness of up to $20,000 for those who are qualified.

1804

Alicia Thornton became the first British female jockey after taking part in a horse race at York Racecourse in Knavesmire, England.

1991

Belarus declared its independence from the Soviet Union.

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