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On this day - 25 February

Historical items of interest as featured in the papers of the day.

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Gordon Ramsay shoots to fame after documentary begins

Daily Express 25/02/1999

The first episode of documentary series "Boiling Point" aired on February 25th 1999, charting Gordon Ramsey's life as he aims to achieve a 3 Michelin Star restaurant.

This was the first of many TV appearances for the chef who moved on to star in "The F Word", "Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares" and "Hell's Kitchen" amongst other shows in a rise to become one of the most well known chefs on TV.

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Fort Douaumont captured by German raiding party

Daily Express 25/02/1916
Fort Douaumont was one of many forts that surrounded the city of Verdun in France. It had been left with very little defense since 1915 when the French had decided it was ineffective and withdrawn from the area. As a result of that, on February 25th 1916 a German raiding party of less than 100 troops was able to take control of Fort Douaumont. This was only 3 days after the start of the Battle of Verdun. The Battle of Verdun stretched out for months and the Fort was recaptured by the French on October 24th, bringing an end to the bloody battle.

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