25 August 1580 August 24, 2012 Author: Staff Spain defeats Portugal during the Battle of Alcântara Famous Words of Inspiration..."How selfish soever man may be supposed, there are evidently some principles in his nature, which interest him in the fortune of others, and render their happiness necessary to him, though he derives nothing from it, except the pleasure of seeing it." Adam Smith — Click here for more from Adam Smith Related posts: 19 October 1956 25 August 1945 Categories: History Tags: 1580, 25 August