25 July 1795 July 24, 2011 Author: Staff The very first stone of the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct is laid down. Famous Words of Inspiration..."Failure is blindness to the strategic element in events; success is readiness for instant action when the opportune moment arrives." Newell D. Hillis — Click here for more from Newell D. Hillis Related posts: 4 July 1569 Categories: History Tags: 1795, 25 July