25 October 1747 October 24, 2013 Author: Staff The British fleet defeats the French at the second battle of Cape Finisterre. Famous Words of Inspiration..."I deplore the need or the use of troops anywhere to get American citizens to obey the orders of constituted courts." Dwight Eisenhower — Click here for more from Dwight Eisenhower Related posts: 25 October 1983 25 October 2009 19 October 1813 4 October 1917 Categories: History Tags: 1747, 25 October