25 July

Contemporary era

1978

Birth of the first IVF baby

On 25 July 1978, Louise Brown was born, the first baby conceived by in-vitro fertilisation.

Contemporary era

1909

Bleriot crosses the Channel

On 25 July 1909, Louis Bleriot made the first flight across the English Channel.

From the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment

1593

Henry IV converts to Catholicism

On 25 July 1593, Henry IV converted to Catholicism: Paris is well worth a Mass.