Events for August 25August 25, 1921Birth in Belfast of Brian Moore who is best known for his novel The Lonely Passion of Judith HearneRead MoreAugust 25, 1819James Watt, developer of steam power, died.Read MoreAugust 25, 1942Prince George, the Duke of Kent, brother of King George VI, killed when his flying boat crashed into Eagles Rock in Caithness, apparently en route to Iceland.Read MoreAugust 25, 1798Humbert takes Ballina after token resistance by Government forcesRead More