Events on Apr 25

1990
NASA Launches Hubble Space Telescope
The Hubble Space Telescope is placed in an orbit around the earth.

1983
Pioneer 10 Leaves the Galaxy
The Pioneer 10 spacecraft crosses Pluto's orbit, speeding on its voyage through the Milky Way.

1945
Organization of the UN
Delegates from some 50 countries meet in San Francisco to organize the United Nations.

1928
First Seeing Eye Dog
Buddy, the first seeing eye dog, is presented to its new owner.

1898
U.S. declares war on Spain
U.S. declares war on Spain.

1792
First Man to be Executed by Guillotine
Highwayman Nicolas Jacques Pelletier becomes the first person under French law to be executed by guillotine.