24 August 1875 August 23, 2013 Author: Staff Captain Matthew Webb became first person to ever swim the English Channel Famous Words of Inspiration..."Successful people are always looking for opportunities to help others. Unsuccessful people are always asking, What's in it for me?" Brian Tracy — Click here for more from Brian Tracy Related posts: 29 July 1987 4 August 1704 24 August 79 24 August 1991 Categories: History Tags: 1875, 24 August