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100 Years Ago this Month!

August 5, 2025

Entrepreneur & Author

JeffCorbett.com

“History provides context.”   

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August has witnessed many significant moments in history. We believe that understanding the past offers valuable context for today’s events, helping explain how the world reached its current state while fostering critical thinking and sharper analytical skills. This perspective isn’t just intellectually enriching—it’s also a powerful tool for informed and effective business planning. And, of course, looking back can be surprisingly enjoyable.

Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world 100 years ago in August 1925. 

NFL

· The National Football League awards franchises to four new teams on August 1. Among the newly minted franchises is the New York Giants, a team that remains in the league today.

Mussolini

· The Fascists win local elections in Sicily on August 3. The Blackshirts, an all-volunteer militia loyal to Fascist leader Benito Mussolini, are stationed at voting booths throughout Sicily during the election.

Hilton Hotel

· The Dallas Hilton opens on August 6. It is the first high-rise hotel to bear the Hilton name.

Mount Rushmore

· American sculptor Gutzon Borglum is invited to the Black Hills region of South Dakota on August 14. Borglum, who is now best known for his work on Mount Rushmore, visits the region to scout for a location for carving a monument on the side of a mountain.

The Babe

· Babe Ruth is fined $5,000 and suspended for one week by New York Yankees manager Miller Huggins on August 29. Ruth was disciplined after failing to show up for batting practice.

Hope you enjoy this issue.

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About The Publisher

Jeff Corbett
As entrepreneur, author and magazine publisher with over 25 years’ experience in the global marketplace, I enjoy writing as an advocate for international business and personal freedoms. Thanks to my experiences building businesses I also have a tremendous interest in reading or writing about motivation and self-discipline.