October 25th
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- 1616 Dutch East India Company ship 'The Eendracht' becomes the first European ship to discover Dirk-Hartog Island in Australia.
- 2001 Scientists announce the discovery of ancient crocodile remains in Gadoufaoua, Niger, dating back 110 million years. The animal grew up to 40 feet.
- 1964 Minnesota Vikings' Jim Marshall infamously runs the wrong way with a recovered fumble, resulting in a safety for the opposing team.
- 1881 Renowned artist Pablo Picasso is born in Málaga, Spain, who would go on to significantly influence 20th-century art.
