Ed Ford, The Associated PressVentriloquist Paul Winchell, 24, prepares for a solo, cross-country trip on his motorcycle to visit his folks in Los Angeles, in New York, Aug. 25, 1947. He says his dummy, Jerry Mahoney, would like to go along as a handlebar rider, but he doesn't believe he's strong enough to make it.
Oliver Noonan, The Associated PressSoldier of the 198th light infantry brigade of the American division crouches atop his bunkered position west of Chu Lai, South Vietnam on Aug. 25, 1969. This photo was on last roll of film to be received from Associated Press photographer Oliver Noonan, who was killed in a helicopter crash, 30 miles south of Da Nang.
Charles Gorry, The Associated PressPfc. Stanley Hughes, of Canon City, Colorado, the Nobel Lord "Rish-Tush" in the GI presentation of the "Mikado" at the Ernie Pyle Theatre in Tokyo, Japan on Aug. 25, 1946, awaits his cue before going on the stage. The special services detachment production unit of the Eighth Army in Japan produced the show.
The Associated PressReligious rioting leaves a shopping district in shambles in Lahore, in the West Punjab section of the new Dominion of Pakistan, Aug. 25, 1947. Warfare between religious communities in the India and Pakistan areas of partitioned Punjab continues.
Kathy Willens, The Associated PressPete Sampras cant' hold back tears during a ceremony honoring his retirement from tennis Monday, Aug. 25, 2003 at the US Open tennis tournament in New York.
Richard Boyer, The Associated PressA Parisian girl hold her hands high in the victory sign as American troops pass through Paris, Aug. 25, 1944 on their way to the front after the French capital was liberated.
Steve Helber, The Associated PressCuban refugees row a makeshift raft in the Florida straits, Aug. 25, 1994. The refugees were picked up by the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Gallatin and were then transferred to a Navy ship which would transport them to a refugee camp at the U.S. Naval Base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
The Associated PressThis windmill, said to be one of world's largest, is seen just after the second of two 32-ton, 80-foot stainless steel blades was set in place at Grandpa's Knob Castleton, Vermont Aug. 25, 1941. The knob is a 2000-foot mountain at Castleton. Palmer Cosslett Putnam, Boston engineer and inventor of the gigantic machine, which is designed to generate 1000 kilowatts of electricity from the mountain winds, stands at the right regarding his creation.
The Associated PressJoe Louis, American World Heavyweight champion, has had little to say about his fight with Tommy Farr, British challenger, at his training camp, at Pompton Lakes, N.J., on Aug. 25, 1937.
Greg Marinovich, The Associated PressA woman leads children to a food kitchen after they had been waiting since early morning to be fed in Berdale, southwest Somalia, Aug. 25, 1992. On this day, only half of the starving children had been fed when the food ran out. The International Committee of the Red Cross urged increased coordination of relief efforts to the starving country.
The Associated PressTypical scene at Waterloo Station as a youngster guards luggage and baby while waiting for train to evacuate to the country, in London Aug. 25, 1939.
Edwin Reichert, The Associated PressDanish singer - actress Gitte Haenning tries out a training hoop in front of the "Funkturm" in West Berlin, Germany on Aug. 24, 1967. Gitte is taking part in the "Gala Evening of Recording Stars" which will be shown on August 26, 1967 as a color television program celebrating the 25th Great German Radio Exhibition opening on August 25, 1967.
Jeff Widerner, The Associated PressAmerican pop star Michael Jackson performs during his "Dangerous" tour in Bankok, Aug. 25, 1993.
Joe Holloway, The Associated PressThis young Miss takes time out for a bit of comedy as she tries on a blond wig she found in Salvation Army clothing center for hurricane Camille refugees at Gulfport, Miss., on Aug. 25, 1969.
Marty Lederhandler, The Associated PressMembers of the rock band Steppenwolf are seen, Aug. 25, 1970. Outside the Plaza Hotel in New York, from left to right: Goldy McJohn, Rushton Moreve and Jerry Edmonton. (AP Photo/Marty Lederhandler)
CM, The Associated PressJeff Leff, 9, Toronto, Canada, visiting show with parents at Boston Computer show, Aug. 25, 1977, tries math problems via TV set and computer meant for home use by Apple Computer, Inc.
Sakchai Lalit, The Associated PressA Thai crocodile trainer waves as he dares the jaws of death in Samut Prakarn, a suburb of Bangkok Friday, Aug. 25, 1995. The trainer tempts fate during daily shows at the Crocodile Farm, which attracts about 1,000 tourists each day. More than 3,000 crocodiles are kept at the farm, where keepers eventually use the reptiles' skin to make handbags, shoes and other items.
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Ventriloquist Paul Winchell, 24, prepares for a solo, cross-country trip on his motorcycle to visit his folks in Los Angeles, in New York, Aug. 25, 1947. He says his dummy, Jerry Mahoney, would like to go along as a handlebar rider, but he doesn't believe he's strong enough to make it.
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Getting your player ready...
A selection of photos from around the world of events that happened on August 25.















