1. On August 25, 1814, British troops marched into Washington, D.C. and set fire to several public buildings, including the White House and the Capitol. This event became known as the Burning of Washington and was a significant moment in the War of 1812.

2. August 25, 1835, marked the publication of the first issue of The Sun, a Baltimore-based newspaper. The Sun became known for its quality reporting and notable journalists, including H.L. Mencken and John Waters.

3. One of Maryland's most famous civil rights activists, Gloria Richardson, was born on August 25, 1922, in Baltimore. Richardson was a leader in the Cambridge Movement, fighting for desegregation and equal rights in the 1960s.

4. On August 25, 1992, Hurricane Andrew hit Maryland's Eastern Shore, causing significant damage and flooding. Communities like Crisfield, Maryland, were particularly hard hit by the storm.

5. August 25, 2007, marked the opening of the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park's Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center. The center is located in Potomac, Maryland, and provides visitors with information about the history of the C&O Canal and the surrounding area.