1. On August 25, 1775, the Green Mountain Boys, led by Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold, captured Fort Ticonderoga in New York. This marked a significant victory for the American Revolution and helped to secure control of Lake Champlain.

2. On August 25, 1854, the first international telegraph message was sent from St. Albans, Vermont to Toronto, Canada. The message read, "Success to the Telegraph."

3. On August 25, 1924, the first radio broadcast in Vermont history was made by station WCAX in Burlington. The broadcast featured a speech by Governor Redfield Proctor.

4. On August 25, 1969, the first Vermont State Fair was held in Rutland. The fair featured various agricultural exhibits, rides, and games.

5. On August 25, 2002, a major flood struck the town of Wilmington, Vermont, causing extensive damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure. The flood was caused by heavy rainfall from the remnants of Hurricane Fay.