BOZEMAN — Here's a quick look at our top stories for Wednesday, August 27, 2025:
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Cool and wet weather inches across southwest Montana and will linger through Friday leaving highs in the 60s and 70s.
TOP HEADLINES:
Belgrade woman taken into custody for allegedly harboring undocumented aliens
Gallatin County mobile parks press Oakland Companies to sell to them
In Butte, Gov. Gianforte pitches economy while water-crisis questions linger
Tigers, Raptors and more: MTN Sports previews Montana high school football 2025
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Here are some interesting historical facts and notable birthdays for MONTH DATE:
- 410 AD: The Visigoths sack Rome; the city’s sacking effectively ends after three days, marking a major turning point in the waning days of the Western Roman Empire.
- 1883: The Krakatoa volcano erupts in a cataclysmic explosion (one of the largest volcanic events in recorded history), with global climate effects and spectacular atmospheric phenomena reported around the world. Some sources describe it as the world’s loudest explosion.
- 1896: The Anglo-Zanzibar War, often cited as the shortest war in history, lasts about 38–45 minutes between the United Kingdom and Zanzibar.
- 1955: The Guinness Book of World Records is first published, introducing a global reference for extraordinary feats and records.
- 2007: Michael Vick pleads guilty to federal dogfighting charges, a high-profile case that led to his prison sentence and a major shift in his public life.
Notable birthdays:
- 1961 Tom Ford — American fashion designer and filmmaker.
- 1961 Yolanda Adams — American gospel singer.
- 1979 Aaron Paul — American actor (Breaking Bad).
- 1988 Alexa Vega — American actress (Spy Kids).
- 1992 Kim Petras — German singer and songwriter.
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