Below are five interesting historical facts about July 25 in Indiana:

1. In 1813, the Battle of the Thames took place near present-day Chatham, Ontario, Canada. The battle was a decisive victory for the United States in the War of 1812, and Indiana Governor William Henry Harrison, who led the troops, became a national hero. He later went on to become the ninth President of the United States.

2. In 1865, the steamboat Effie Afton collided with the Railroad Bridge at Davenport, Iowa, causing the first test of U.S. admiralty law on the High Seas of the Mississippi River. The case, which centered around whether the owner of the bridge or the owner of the steamboat was responsible for the collision, went all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court and established important precedents in admiralty law.

3. In 1939, the Indiana State Fair opened with the theme "Golden Jubilee of Progress," celebrating the state's 50th year of statehood. The fair featured a variety of attractions, including a replica of the Golden Gate Bridge, a giant Ferris wheel, and a parade of antique cars.

4. In 1958, the Sam Cooke and Jerry Lee Lewis "Million Dollar Concert" took place at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis. The concert, which featured some of the biggest names in rock and roll, drew a large crowd and helped establish Indianapolis as a major concert venue.

5. In 1981, the Indiana Historical Society opened a new headquarters building in downtown Indianapolis. The building, which was designed by architect Evans Woollen III, is a modernist structure that features a limestone facade and a prominent entrance pavilion. The building houses the society's research library, exhibits, and administrative offices.