The Ship "Le Grand St Antoine" reaches Marseille, bringing Europe's last major plague outbreak. Kills around 100,000.
The Ship "Le Grand St Antoine" reaches Marseille, bringing Europe's last major plague outbreak. Kills around 100,000.
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A complete timeline of historical events, famous births, notable deaths, and holidays that occurred on May 25 throughout history.
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Historical Events on May 25
In the May Revolution, citizens of Buenos Aires expel the Spanish Viceroy Cisneros during Semana de Mayo
In the May Revolution, citizens of Buenos Aires expel the Spanish Viceroy Cisneros during Semana de Mayo
British House of Commons passes the Irish Home Rule Bill
The Home Rule movement (Irish: Rialtas Dúchais) was a movement that campaigned for self-government (or "home rule") for Ireland within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
First commercial fluid catalytic cracking facility begins production at Exxon, developed by the "Four Horsemen” research
First commercial fluid catalytic cracking facility begins production at Exxon, developed by the "Four Horsemen” research team at Exxon. The process now produces half the world's gasoline. [1]
JFK announces the US goal of putting a man on the Moon before the end of the decade
The year 1961 saw a new American president, John F. Kennedy, attempt to cope with a deteriorating military and political situation in South Vietnam.
Video of African American George Floyd's arrest and murder while restrained in Minneapolis police custody shows he was p
Video of African American George Floyd's arrest and murder while restrained in Minneapolis police custody shows he was pinned to the ground by police officer Derek Chauvin's knee for 8 minutes and 46 seconds, igniting widespread condemnation and nationwide protests
US CDC says half of all US adults are now fully vaccinated, with 61% having had their first shot
US CDC says half of all US adults are now fully vaccinated, with 61% having had their first shot
Original "Star Wars" movie (Episode IV – A New Hope), directed by George Lucas and starring Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher a
Original "Star Wars" movie (Episode IV – A New Hope), directed by George Lucas and starring Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford, premieres
W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan's comic opera "H.M.S. Pinafore" premieres in London, their first international success
H.M.S. Pinafore; or, The Lass That Loved a Sailor is a comic opera in two acts, with music by Arthur Sullivan and a libretto by W. S. Gilbert.
Legendary American athlete Jesse Owens equals or breaks four world records in 45 minutes at a Big Ten meet at Ferry Fiel
Legendary American athlete Jesse Owens equals or breaks four world records in 45 minutes at a Big Ten meet at Ferry Field in Ann Arbor, Michigan; remembered as "the greatest 45 minutes ever in sport"
Lady Jane Grey (15), later Queen for 9 days, marries Lord Guildford Dudley (18) in a triple wedding at Durham House, Lon
Lady Jane Grey (15), later Queen for 9 days, marries Lord Guildford Dudley (18) in a triple wedding at Durham House, London
Mughal Emperor Jahangir marries his 20th, last and most influential wife Mehr-un-Nisa, awarding her the title Nur Jahan
Mughal Emperor Jahangir marries his 20th, last and most influential wife Mehr-un-Nisa, awarding her the title Nur Jahan 'Light of the World'
American chocolatier Milton S. Hershey (40) weds Catherine Sweeney at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City
American chocolatier Milton S. Hershey (40) weds Catherine Sweeney at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City
Television producer and director Mark Tinker (49) divorces actress and painter Kristin Harmon (54) after 12 years of mar
Television producer and director Mark Tinker (49) divorces actress and painter Kristin Harmon (54) after 12 years of marriage
Actress Halina Mlynkova (35) divorces actor Lukasz Nowicki (39) after 9 years of marriage
Actress Halina Mlynkova (35) divorces actor Lukasz Nowicki (39) after 9 years of marriage
Alfonso VI of León and Castile captures the Muslim taifa of Toledo
Alfonso VI of León and Castile captures the Muslim taifa of Toledo
First attack on the Jewish community of Frankfurt am Main, Germany
First attack on the Jewish community of Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Henry the Navigator is appointed governor of the Order of Christ
Henry the Navigator is appointed governor of the Order of Christ
Holy Roman Emperor Charles V returns to Spain
Holy Roman Emperor Charles V returns to Spain
English merchant ship Tryall wrecks on the Montebello Islands, north western Australia - first English to land on Austra
English merchant ship Tryall wrecks on the Montebello Islands, north western Australia - first English to land on Australian soil and the country's oldest European shipwreck [1]
Great Britain and Holy Roman Empire sign the Treaty of Westminster, a defensive pact [1]
Great Britain and Holy Roman Empire sign the Treaty of Westminster, a defensive pact [1]
John Copson becomes America's 1st insurance agent
John Copson becomes America's 1st insurance agent
A treaty between Pennsylvania and Maryland ends the Conojocular War with settlement of a boundary dispute and exchange o
A treaty between Pennsylvania and Maryland ends the Conojocular War with settlement of a boundary dispute and exchange of prisoners
Jews are expelled from Warsaw by Marshall Mniszek
Jews are expelled from Warsaw by Marshall Mniszek
Father Stephen Theodore Badin is 1st US Roman Catholic priest ordained
Father Stephen Theodore Badin is 1st US Roman Catholic priest ordained
American Unitarian Association founded
The American Unitarian Association (AUA) was a religious denomination in the United States and Canada, formed by associated Unitarian congregations in 1825.
The Patriots of Lower Canada (Quebec) rebel against the British for freedom.
The Province of Upper Canada (French: province du Haut-Canada) was a part of British Canada established in 1791 by the Kingdom of Great Britain, to govern the central third of the lands in British...
1st telegraphed news dispatch is published in Baltimore Patriot
1st telegraphed news dispatch is published in Baltimore Patriot
John Merryman is arrested and imprisoned but not charged, during US Civil War suspension of writ of habeas corpus; case
John Merryman is arrested and imprisoned but not charged, during US Civil War suspension of writ of habeas corpus; case later sparks partial Supreme Court decision against suspension of writ on grounds it was illegally enacted, congress later enshrines the writ, making the decision moot
Australian Aboriginal Cricket tour of England begins v Surrey Gentlemen
In May to October 1868, a cricket team composed of Aboriginal Australians toured England, becoming the first organised group of Australian sportspeople to travel overseas.
Irish Fenians raid Eccles Hill, Quebec
The Battle of Eccles Hill () was part of a raid into Canadian territory from the United States led by John O'Neill of the Fenian Brotherhood, intended to pressure Great Britain to grant sovereignty...
1st tie in NL history (Athletics & Louisville, 2-2 in 14)
1st tie in NL history (Athletics & Louisville, 2-2 in 14)
Gas lamp at Paris Opera catches fire; 200 die
Gas lamp at Paris Opera catches fire; 200 die
Retired London fire master Eyre Massey Shaw aged 70 reputedly becomes oldest gold medalist in Olympics for sailing (disp
Retired London fire master Eyre Massey Shaw aged 70 reputedly becomes oldest gold medalist in Olympics for sailing (disputed)
After 20 straight wins, Boston Pilgrims lose to Chicago White Sox 3-0
After 20 straight wins, Boston Pilgrims lose to Chicago White Sox 3-0
Britain recognizes Transjordan with Abdullah as its leader
Britain recognizes Transjordan with Abdullah as its leader
Sholom Schwartzbard assassinates Symon Petliura, the head of the Paris-based government-in-exile of the Ukrainian People
Sholom Schwartzbard assassinates Symon Petliura, the head of the Paris-based government-in-exile of the Ukrainian People's Republic
Goofy, aka Dippy Dawg, 1st appears in 'Mickey's Revue' by Walt Disney
Goofy, aka Dippy Dawg, 1st appears in 'Mickey's Revue' by Walt Disney
Spanish piano virtuoso José Iturbi makes his conducting debut, leading an orchestra at the Teatro Hidalgo in Mexico City
Spanish piano virtuoso José Iturbi makes his conducting debut, leading an orchestra at the Teatro Hidalgo in Mexico City, Mexico
Babe Ruth hits his last 3 home runs in Pittsburgh, Boston Braves still lose the game 11–7 to the Pirates
George Herman "Babe" Ruth (February 6, 1895 – August 16, 1948) was an American professional baseball player whose career in Major League Baseball (MLB) spanned 22 seasons, from 1914 through 1935.
The Remington Rand strike, led by the American Federation of Labor, begins
From May 1936 to April 1937, a strike against the Remington Rand company was conducted by a federal union affiliated with the American Federation of Labor (AFL).
1st airmail letter to circle globe returns to NY
1st airmail letter to circle globe returns to NY
Spanish Civil War: The bombing of Alicante takes place, with 313 deaths
The Spanish Civil War (Spanish: guerra civil española) was fought from 1936 to 1939 between the Republicans and the Nationalists rebels.
Carl Storck becomes 2nd NFL president
Carl Storck becomes 2nd NFL president
German troops conquer Boulogne
German troops conquer Boulogne
5,000 drown in a storm at Ganges Delta region in India
5,000 drown in a storm at Ganges Delta region in India
Arthur C. Clark proposes relay satellites in geosynchronous orbit
Sir Arthur Charles Clarke (16 December 1917 – 19 March 2008) was an English science fiction writer, science writer, futurist, inventor, undersea explorer, and television series host. Clarke was a...
Jordan gains independence from Britain (National Day); Abdullah ibn Hussein becomes King of Jordan
Jordan, officially the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, is a country in the Southern Levant region of West Asia.
Coal dust explosion rocks Centralia Coal Co's Mine #5 killing 111 in Illinois
Coal dust explosion rocks Centralia Coal Co's Mine #5 killing 111 in Illinois
Chinese Red army occupies Shanghai
The Chinese Red Army, formally the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army (中國工農紅軍) or just the Red Army (紅軍), was the military wing of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) from 1928 to 1937.
Brooklyn Battery Tunnel opens in NYC
The Hugh L. Carey Tunnel, commonly referred to as the Brooklyn–Battery Tunnel, Battery Tunnel or Battery Park Tunnel, is a tolled tunnel in New York City that connects Red Hook in Brooklyn with the...
1st atomic cannon electronically fired at Frenchman Flat, Nevada
1st atomic cannon electronically fired at Frenchman Flat, Nevada
Series of 19 twisters destroy Udall, Kansas and most of Blackwell, Oklahoma
Series of 19 twisters destroy Udall, Kansas and most of Blackwell, Oklahoma
George Crowe's record 11th pinch-hit HR
George Crowe's record 11th pinch-hit HR
US performs nuclear test at Christmas Island (atmospheric)
High-altitude nuclear explosions are the result of nuclear weapons testing within the upper layers of the Earth's atmosphere and in outer space.
Great Britain ends its amateur-professional classes in cricket
Professional and amateur status in first-class cricket was a long-standing distinction between participants who were paid – professionals – and those were not paid – amateurs.
Dave Davies of The Kinks knocked unconscious in an on stage scuffle with drummer Mick Avory at Cardiff’s Capital Theatre
Dave Davies of The Kinks knocked unconscious in an on stage scuffle with drummer Mick Avory at Cardiff’s Capital Theatre
"Au Hasard Balthazar", French film directed by Robert Bresson, starring Anne Wiazemsky and François Lafarge, is released
Au hasard Balthazar, also known as Balthazar, is a 1966 tragedy film written and directed by Robert Bresson.
BPAA All-Star Bowling Tournament won by Jim Stefanich
Jim Stefanich is a retired American right-handed ten-pin bowler most known for his years in the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA).
The Provisional Irish Republican Army throw a time bomb into Springfield Road British Army base in Belfast, killing Brit
The Provisional Irish Republican Army throw a time bomb into Springfield Road British Army base in Belfast, killing British Army Sergeant Michael Willetts and wounding seven officers
26th Cannes Film Festival: "The Hireling" directed by Alan Bridges and "Scarecrow" directed by Jerry Schatzberg jointly
26th Cannes Film Festival: "The Hireling" directed by Alan Bridges and "Scarecrow" directed by Jerry Schatzberg jointly awarded the Grand Prix du Festival International du Film
Cleveland's Dennis Eckersley, debuts shutting out the A's 6-0
Cleveland's Dennis Eckersley, debuts shutting out the A's 6-0
"Beatles Live! At Star-Club in Hamburg Germany" released
"Beatles Live! At Star-Club in Hamburg Germany" released
Stanley Cup Final, Boston Garden, Boston, MA: 3-peat for Montreal Canadiens; beat Boston Bruins, 4-1 as Mario Tremblay s
Stanley Cup Final, Boston Garden, Boston, MA: 3-peat for Montreal Canadiens; beat Boston Bruins, 4-1 as Mario Tremblay scores twice; 4-2 series victory
American Airlines DC-10 crashes on takeoff from Chicago killing 273 including 2 on the ground
Pacific Southwest Airlines Flight 182 was a scheduled flight on September 25, 1978 by Pacific Southwest Airlines (PSA), from Sacramento (SMF) to San Diego (SAN), with a stopover at Los Angeles (LAX).
Jacek Wszoka of Poland sets high jump record (7'8")
Jacek Wszoka of Poland sets high jump record (7'8")
Detroit Tigers lose to Seattle 7-3 ends record tying 17 consecutive wins
The Detroit Tigers are an American professional baseball team based in Detroit. The Tigers compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Central Division.
Cyclone ravages Bangladesh; 11,000 killed
Cyclone ravages Bangladesh; 11,000 killed
95-year-old woman scores a hole-in-one in Florida
95-year-old woman scores a hole-in-one in Florida
Eastern Airlines graduates it 1st class of non-union pilots
Eastern Airlines graduates it 1st class of non-union pilots
"People Are Still Having Sex" by LaTour hits #35
William LaTour, better known by his stage names LaTour and Bud LaTour, is an American musician, disc jockey and voice-over artist.
The Bosnian Serb Army kills 72 youngsters in the Bosnian city of Tuzla
The Bosnian Serb Army kills 72 youngsters in the Bosnian city of Tuzla
1st Super Rugby Final, Eden Park, Auckland: Blues win inaugural title with a 45-21 victory over the Natal Sharks; fullba
1st Super Rugby Final, Eden Park, Auckland: Blues win inaugural title with a 45-21 victory over the Natal Sharks; fullback Adrian Cashmore lands 3 penalties & 3 conversions for the home team
Military coup d'etat in Sierra Leone replaces President Ahmad Tejan Kabbah with army Major Johnny Paul Koromah; Kabbah r
Military coup d'etat in Sierra Leone replaces President Ahmad Tejan Kabbah with army Major Johnny Paul Koromah; Kabbah restored to office after 9 months
The United States House of Representatives releases the Cox Report detailing People's Republic of China's nuclear espion
The United States House of Representatives releases the Cox Report detailing People's Republic of China's nuclear espionage against the U.S. over prior two decades
32-year-old Erik Weihenmayer, of Boulder, Colorado, becomes the first blind person to reach the summit of Mount Everest
Mount Everest (known locally as Sagarmāthā in Nepal and Qomolangma in Tibet) is Earth's highest mountain above sea level.
A train crash in Tenga, Mozambique, kills 197 people
A train crash in Tenga, Mozambique, kills 197 people
56th Cannes Film Festival: "Elephant" directed by Gus Van Sant wins the Palme d'Or
2003 in film is an overview of events, including the highest-grossing films, award ceremonies, festivals, a list of country- and genre- specific lists of films released, notable deaths and film...
61st Cannes Film Festival: "The Class" directed by Laurent Cantet wins the Palme d'Or
The year 2008 involved many major film events. The Dark Knight was the year's highest-grossing film, while Slumdog Millionaire won the Academy Award for Best Picture (out of eight Academy Awards).
North Korea conducts its second nuclear test while also conducting several missile tests
North Korea has tested numerous missiles since 1984. North Korea has tested short-range ballistic missile (SRBMs), intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBMs), intercontinental ballistic missiles...
17 children are killed by a gas cylinder explosion on a school bus in Gujrat, Pakistan
17 children are killed by a gas cylinder explosion on a school bus in Gujrat, Pakistan
67th Cannes Film Festival: "Winter Sleep" directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan wins the Palme d'Or
Nuri Bilge Ceylan is a Turkish director, screenwriter, photographer and actor. His film Winter Sleep (2014) won the Palme d'Or at the 67th Cannes Film Festival, while six of his films have been...
Barbados elects its first female Prime Minister Mia Mottley, who leads the Barbados Labour Party to victory
Barbados elects its first female Prime Minister Mia Mottley, who leads the Barbados Labour Party to victory
72nd Cannes Film Festival: Bong Joon-ho's South Korean film "Parasite" wins the Palme d'Or, Mati Diop, first black woman
72nd Cannes Film Festival: Bong Joon-ho's South Korean film "Parasite" wins the Palme d'Or, Mati Diop, first black woman in competition wins Grand Prix award for "Atlantics"
Coup in Mali as military Colonel Assimi Goïta ousts country's civilian President Bah Ndaw and Prime Minister Moctar Ouan
Coup in Mali as military Colonel Assimi Goïta ousts country's civilian President Bah Ndaw and Prime Minister Moctar Ouane arresting and detaining them
Russian forces pound eastern Ukrainian cities of Sievierodonetsk and Lysychansk in attempt to take whole province of Luh
Russian forces pound eastern Ukrainian cities of Sievierodonetsk and Lysychansk in attempt to take whole province of Luhansk, with at least 150 deaths [1]
Oath Keepers militia founder Stewart Rhodes sentenced to 18 years in prison for organizing Jan 6 attack on the US Capito
Oath Keepers militia founder Stewart Rhodes sentenced to 18 years in prison for organizing Jan 6 attack on the US Capitol - first person to be sentenced for seditious conspiracy and longest sentence so far [1]
77th Cannes Film Festival: American director Sean Baker's "Anora" wins the Palme d'Or [1]
Anora is a 2024 American romantic comedy-drama film written, directed, produced, and edited by Sean Baker.
Formula 1 driver Lando Norris wins the Monaco Grand Prix for McLaren, the team's first victory at the event since 2008 [
Formula 1 driver Lando Norris wins the Monaco Grand Prix for McLaren, the team's first victory at the event since 2008 [1]
Famous Births on May 25
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Igor Sikorsky is born
Igor Sikorsky, American russian-american aviation pioneer, known for russian-american aviation pioneer, was born on 1889-05-25.
birth
U Nu is born
U Nu is born
birth
Yahya Jammeh is born
Yahya Jammeh is born
birth
Bill Robinson is born
Bill Robinson, American dancer and actor, known for american dancer and actor, was born on 1878-05-25.
birth
Anne Heche is born
Anne Heche, American actress, known for american actress, was born on 1969-05-25. Anne Celeste Heche ( HAYTCH; May 25, 1969 – August 11, 2022) was an American actress, known for her roles across a…
birth
Ian McKellen is born
Ian McKellen, English actor, known for english actor, was born on 1940-05-25. Sir Ian Murray McKellen is an English actor.
birth
Mike Myers is born
Mike Myers, Canadian actor, comedian, filmmaker, musician, and singer, known for canadian actor, comedian, filmmaker, musician, and singer, was born on 1964-05-25.
birth
Cillian Murphy is born
Cillian Murphy, Irish actor, known for irish actor, was born on 1977-05-25. Cillian Murphy ( KILL-ee-ən; born 25 May 1976) is an Irish actor and film producer.
birth
Bill Sharman is born
Bill Sharman, American athlete, known for american basketball player and coach, was born on 1926-05-25.
birth
Jonny Wilkinson is born
Jonny Wilkinson is born
Notable Deaths on May 25
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Madam C. J. Walker dies
Madam C. J. Walker black entrepreneur, philanthropist, and activist, known for black entrepreneur, philanthropist, and activist, died on 1919-05-25.
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Robert Capa dies
Robert Capa, American hungarian-american photographer, known for hungarian-american photographer, died on 1954-05-25. Robert Capa was a Hungarian-American war photographer and photojournalist.
death
Wojciech Jaruzelski dies
Wojciech Jaruzelski dies
death
George Floyd dies
George Floyd police murder victim, known for american police murder victim, died on 2020-05-25. George Perry Floyd Jr.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on May 25, 1720?
- The Ship "Le Grand St Antoine" reaches Marseille, bringing Europe's last major plague outbreak. Kills around 100,000.
- What happened on May 25, 1810?
- In the May Revolution, citizens of Buenos Aires expel the Spanish Viceroy Cisneros during Semana de Mayo
- What happened on May 25, 1914?
- The Home Rule movement (Irish: Rialtas Dúchais) was a movement that campaigned for self-government (or "home rule") for Ireland within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
- What happened on May 25, 1942?
- First commercial fluid catalytic cracking facility begins production at Exxon, developed by the "Four Horsemen” research team at Exxon. The process now produces half the world's gasoline. [1]
- What happened on May 25, 1961?
- The year 1961 saw a new American president, John F. Kennedy, attempt to cope with a deteriorating military and political situation in South Vietnam.
Complete Timeline — May 25 Through the Ages
Alfonso VI of León and Castile captures the Muslim taifa of Toledo
Alfonso VI of León and Castile captures the Muslim taifa of Toledo
First attack on the Jewish community of Frankfurt am Main, Germany
First attack on the Jewish community of Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Henry the Navigator is appointed governor of the Order of Christ
Henry the Navigator is appointed governor of the Order of Christ
Holy Roman Emperor Charles V returns to Spain
Holy Roman Emperor Charles V returns to Spain
Lady Jane Grey (15), later Queen for 9 days, marries Lord Guildford Dudley (18) in a triple wedding at Durham House, Lon
Lady Jane Grey (15), later Queen for 9 days, marries Lord Guildford Dudley (18) in a triple wedding at Durham House, London
Mughal Emperor Jahangir marries his 20th, last and most influential wife Mehr-un-Nisa, awarding her the title Nur Jahan
Mughal Emperor Jahangir marries his 20th, last and most influential wife Mehr-un-Nisa, awarding her the title Nur Jahan 'Light of the World'
English merchant ship Tryall wrecks on the Montebello Islands, north western Australia - first English to land on Austra
English merchant ship Tryall wrecks on the Montebello Islands, north western Australia - first English to land on Australian soil and the country's oldest European shipwreck [1]
Great Britain and Holy Roman Empire sign the Treaty of Westminster, a defensive pact [1]
Great Britain and Holy Roman Empire sign the Treaty of Westminster, a defensive pact [1]
The Ship "Le Grand St Antoine" reaches Marseille, bringing Europe's last major plague outbreak. Kills around 100,000.
The Ship "Le Grand St Antoine" reaches Marseille, bringing Europe's last major plague outbreak. Kills around 100,000.
John Copson becomes America's 1st insurance agent
John Copson becomes America's 1st insurance agent
A treaty between Pennsylvania and Maryland ends the Conojocular War with settlement of a boundary dispute and exchange o
A treaty between Pennsylvania and Maryland ends the Conojocular War with settlement of a boundary dispute and exchange of prisoners
Jews are expelled from Warsaw by Marshall Mniszek
Jews are expelled from Warsaw by Marshall Mniszek
Father Stephen Theodore Badin is 1st US Roman Catholic priest ordained
Father Stephen Theodore Badin is 1st US Roman Catholic priest ordained
In the May Revolution, citizens of Buenos Aires expel the Spanish Viceroy Cisneros during Semana de Mayo
In the May Revolution, citizens of Buenos Aires expel the Spanish Viceroy Cisneros during Semana de Mayo
American Unitarian Association founded
The American Unitarian Association (AUA) was a religious denomination in the United States and Canada, formed by associated Unitarian congregations in 1825.
The Patriots of Lower Canada (Quebec) rebel against the British for freedom.
The Province of Upper Canada (French: province du Haut-Canada) was a part of British Canada established in 1791 by the Kingdom of Great Britain, to govern the central third of the lands in British...
1st telegraphed news dispatch is published in Baltimore Patriot
1st telegraphed news dispatch is published in Baltimore Patriot
John Merryman is arrested and imprisoned but not charged, during US Civil War suspension of writ of habeas corpus; case
John Merryman is arrested and imprisoned but not charged, during US Civil War suspension of writ of habeas corpus; case later sparks partial Supreme Court decision against suspension of writ on grounds it was illegally enacted, congress later enshrines the writ, making the decision moot
Australian Aboriginal Cricket tour of England begins v Surrey Gentlemen
In May to October 1868, a cricket team composed of Aboriginal Australians toured England, becoming the first organised group of Australian sportspeople to travel overseas.
Irish Fenians raid Eccles Hill, Quebec
The Battle of Eccles Hill () was part of a raid into Canadian territory from the United States led by John O'Neill of the Fenian Brotherhood, intended to pressure Great Britain to grant sovereignty...
1st tie in NL history (Athletics & Louisville, 2-2 in 14)
1st tie in NL history (Athletics & Louisville, 2-2 in 14)
W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan's comic opera "H.M.S. Pinafore" premieres in London, their first international success
H.M.S. Pinafore; or, The Lass That Loved a Sailor is a comic opera in two acts, with music by Arthur Sullivan and a libretto by W. S. Gilbert.
Bill Robinson is born
Bill Robinson, American dancer and actor, known for american dancer and actor, was born on 1878-05-25.
Gas lamp at Paris Opera catches fire; 200 die
Gas lamp at Paris Opera catches fire; 200 die
Igor Sikorsky is born
Igor Sikorsky, American russian-american aviation pioneer, known for russian-american aviation pioneer, was born on 1889-05-25.
American chocolatier Milton S. Hershey (40) weds Catherine Sweeney at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City
American chocolatier Milton S. Hershey (40) weds Catherine Sweeney at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City
Retired London fire master Eyre Massey Shaw aged 70 reputedly becomes oldest gold medalist in Olympics for sailing (disp
Retired London fire master Eyre Massey Shaw aged 70 reputedly becomes oldest gold medalist in Olympics for sailing (disputed)
After 20 straight wins, Boston Pilgrims lose to Chicago White Sox 3-0
After 20 straight wins, Boston Pilgrims lose to Chicago White Sox 3-0
U Nu is born
U Nu is born
British House of Commons passes the Irish Home Rule Bill
The Home Rule movement (Irish: Rialtas Dúchais) was a movement that campaigned for self-government (or "home rule") for Ireland within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
Madam C. J. Walker dies
Madam C. J. Walker black entrepreneur, philanthropist, and activist, known for black entrepreneur, philanthropist, and activist, died on 1919-05-25.
Britain recognizes Transjordan with Abdullah as its leader
Britain recognizes Transjordan with Abdullah as its leader
Sholom Schwartzbard assassinates Symon Petliura, the head of the Paris-based government-in-exile of the Ukrainian People
Sholom Schwartzbard assassinates Symon Petliura, the head of the Paris-based government-in-exile of the Ukrainian People's Republic
Bill Sharman is born
Bill Sharman, American athlete, known for american basketball player and coach, was born on 1926-05-25.
Goofy, aka Dippy Dawg, 1st appears in 'Mickey's Revue' by Walt Disney
Goofy, aka Dippy Dawg, 1st appears in 'Mickey's Revue' by Walt Disney
Spanish piano virtuoso José Iturbi makes his conducting debut, leading an orchestra at the Teatro Hidalgo in Mexico City
Spanish piano virtuoso José Iturbi makes his conducting debut, leading an orchestra at the Teatro Hidalgo in Mexico City, Mexico
Legendary American athlete Jesse Owens equals or breaks four world records in 45 minutes at a Big Ten meet at Ferry Fiel
Legendary American athlete Jesse Owens equals or breaks four world records in 45 minutes at a Big Ten meet at Ferry Field in Ann Arbor, Michigan; remembered as "the greatest 45 minutes ever in sport"
Babe Ruth hits his last 3 home runs in Pittsburgh, Boston Braves still lose the game 11–7 to the Pirates
George Herman "Babe" Ruth (February 6, 1895 – August 16, 1948) was an American professional baseball player whose career in Major League Baseball (MLB) spanned 22 seasons, from 1914 through 1935.
The Remington Rand strike, led by the American Federation of Labor, begins
From May 1936 to April 1937, a strike against the Remington Rand company was conducted by a federal union affiliated with the American Federation of Labor (AFL).
1st airmail letter to circle globe returns to NY
1st airmail letter to circle globe returns to NY
Spanish Civil War: The bombing of Alicante takes place, with 313 deaths
The Spanish Civil War (Spanish: guerra civil española) was fought from 1936 to 1939 between the Republicans and the Nationalists rebels.
Carl Storck becomes 2nd NFL president
Carl Storck becomes 2nd NFL president
German troops conquer Boulogne
German troops conquer Boulogne
Ian McKellen is born
Ian McKellen, English actor, known for english actor, was born on 1940-05-25. Sir Ian Murray McKellen is an English actor.
5,000 drown in a storm at Ganges Delta region in India
5,000 drown in a storm at Ganges Delta region in India
First commercial fluid catalytic cracking facility begins production at Exxon, developed by the "Four Horsemen” research
First commercial fluid catalytic cracking facility begins production at Exxon, developed by the "Four Horsemen” research team at Exxon. The process now produces half the world's gasoline. [1]
Arthur C. Clark proposes relay satellites in geosynchronous orbit
Sir Arthur Charles Clarke (16 December 1917 – 19 March 2008) was an English science fiction writer, science writer, futurist, inventor, undersea explorer, and television series host. Clarke was a...
Jordan gains independence from Britain (National Day); Abdullah ibn Hussein becomes King of Jordan
Jordan, officially the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, is a country in the Southern Levant region of West Asia.
Coal dust explosion rocks Centralia Coal Co's Mine #5 killing 111 in Illinois
Coal dust explosion rocks Centralia Coal Co's Mine #5 killing 111 in Illinois
Chinese Red army occupies Shanghai
The Chinese Red Army, formally the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army (中國工農紅軍) or just the Red Army (紅軍), was the military wing of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) from 1928 to 1937.
Brooklyn Battery Tunnel opens in NYC
The Hugh L. Carey Tunnel, commonly referred to as the Brooklyn–Battery Tunnel, Battery Tunnel or Battery Park Tunnel, is a tolled tunnel in New York City that connects Red Hook in Brooklyn with the...
1st atomic cannon electronically fired at Frenchman Flat, Nevada
1st atomic cannon electronically fired at Frenchman Flat, Nevada
Robert Capa dies
Robert Capa, American hungarian-american photographer, known for hungarian-american photographer, died on 1954-05-25. Robert Capa was a Hungarian-American war photographer and photojournalist.
Series of 19 twisters destroy Udall, Kansas and most of Blackwell, Oklahoma
Series of 19 twisters destroy Udall, Kansas and most of Blackwell, Oklahoma
George Crowe's record 11th pinch-hit HR
George Crowe's record 11th pinch-hit HR
JFK announces the US goal of putting a man on the Moon before the end of the decade
The year 1961 saw a new American president, John F. Kennedy, attempt to cope with a deteriorating military and political situation in South Vietnam.
US performs nuclear test at Christmas Island (atmospheric)
High-altitude nuclear explosions are the result of nuclear weapons testing within the upper layers of the Earth's atmosphere and in outer space.
Great Britain ends its amateur-professional classes in cricket
Professional and amateur status in first-class cricket was a long-standing distinction between participants who were paid – professionals – and those were not paid – amateurs.
Mike Myers is born
Mike Myers, Canadian actor, comedian, filmmaker, musician, and singer, known for canadian actor, comedian, filmmaker, musician, and singer, was born on 1964-05-25.
Dave Davies of The Kinks knocked unconscious in an on stage scuffle with drummer Mick Avory at Cardiff’s Capital Theatre
Dave Davies of The Kinks knocked unconscious in an on stage scuffle with drummer Mick Avory at Cardiff’s Capital Theatre
"Au Hasard Balthazar", French film directed by Robert Bresson, starring Anne Wiazemsky and François Lafarge, is released
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Yahya Jammeh is born
Yahya Jammeh is born
BPAA All-Star Bowling Tournament won by Jim Stefanich
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Anne Heche is born
Anne Heche, American actress, known for american actress, was born on 1969-05-25. Anne Celeste Heche ( HAYTCH; May 25, 1969 – August 11, 2022) was an American actress, known for her roles across a…
The Provisional Irish Republican Army throw a time bomb into Springfield Road British Army base in Belfast, killing Brit
The Provisional Irish Republican Army throw a time bomb into Springfield Road British Army base in Belfast, killing British Army Sergeant Michael Willetts and wounding seven officers
26th Cannes Film Festival: "The Hireling" directed by Alan Bridges and "Scarecrow" directed by Jerry Schatzberg jointly
26th Cannes Film Festival: "The Hireling" directed by Alan Bridges and "Scarecrow" directed by Jerry Schatzberg jointly awarded the Grand Prix du Festival International du Film
Cleveland's Dennis Eckersley, debuts shutting out the A's 6-0
Cleveland's Dennis Eckersley, debuts shutting out the A's 6-0
Original "Star Wars" movie (Episode IV – A New Hope), directed by George Lucas and starring Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher a
Original "Star Wars" movie (Episode IV – A New Hope), directed by George Lucas and starring Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford, premieres
"Beatles Live! At Star-Club in Hamburg Germany" released
"Beatles Live! At Star-Club in Hamburg Germany" released
Cillian Murphy is born
Cillian Murphy, Irish actor, known for irish actor, was born on 1977-05-25. Cillian Murphy ( KILL-ee-ən; born 25 May 1976) is an Irish actor and film producer.
Stanley Cup Final, Boston Garden, Boston, MA: 3-peat for Montreal Canadiens; beat Boston Bruins, 4-1 as Mario Tremblay s
Stanley Cup Final, Boston Garden, Boston, MA: 3-peat for Montreal Canadiens; beat Boston Bruins, 4-1 as Mario Tremblay scores twice; 4-2 series victory
American Airlines DC-10 crashes on takeoff from Chicago killing 273 including 2 on the ground
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Jacek Wszoka of Poland sets high jump record (7'8")
Jacek Wszoka of Poland sets high jump record (7'8")
Jonny Wilkinson is born
Jonny Wilkinson is born
Detroit Tigers lose to Seattle 7-3 ends record tying 17 consecutive wins
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Cyclone ravages Bangladesh; 11,000 killed
Cyclone ravages Bangladesh; 11,000 killed
95-year-old woman scores a hole-in-one in Florida
95-year-old woman scores a hole-in-one in Florida
Eastern Airlines graduates it 1st class of non-union pilots
Eastern Airlines graduates it 1st class of non-union pilots
"People Are Still Having Sex" by LaTour hits #35
William LaTour, better known by his stage names LaTour and Bud LaTour, is an American musician, disc jockey and voice-over artist.
The Bosnian Serb Army kills 72 youngsters in the Bosnian city of Tuzla
The Bosnian Serb Army kills 72 youngsters in the Bosnian city of Tuzla
1st Super Rugby Final, Eden Park, Auckland: Blues win inaugural title with a 45-21 victory over the Natal Sharks; fullba
1st Super Rugby Final, Eden Park, Auckland: Blues win inaugural title with a 45-21 victory over the Natal Sharks; fullback Adrian Cashmore lands 3 penalties & 3 conversions for the home team
Military coup d'etat in Sierra Leone replaces President Ahmad Tejan Kabbah with army Major Johnny Paul Koromah; Kabbah r
Military coup d'etat in Sierra Leone replaces President Ahmad Tejan Kabbah with army Major Johnny Paul Koromah; Kabbah restored to office after 9 months
The United States House of Representatives releases the Cox Report detailing People's Republic of China's nuclear espion
The United States House of Representatives releases the Cox Report detailing People's Republic of China's nuclear espionage against the U.S. over prior two decades
Television producer and director Mark Tinker (49) divorces actress and painter Kristin Harmon (54) after 12 years of mar
Television producer and director Mark Tinker (49) divorces actress and painter Kristin Harmon (54) after 12 years of marriage
32-year-old Erik Weihenmayer, of Boulder, Colorado, becomes the first blind person to reach the summit of Mount Everest
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A train crash in Tenga, Mozambique, kills 197 people
A train crash in Tenga, Mozambique, kills 197 people
56th Cannes Film Festival: "Elephant" directed by Gus Van Sant wins the Palme d'Or
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61st Cannes Film Festival: "The Class" directed by Laurent Cantet wins the Palme d'Or
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North Korea conducts its second nuclear test while also conducting several missile tests
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Actress Halina Mlynkova (35) divorces actor Lukasz Nowicki (39) after 9 years of marriage
Actress Halina Mlynkova (35) divorces actor Lukasz Nowicki (39) after 9 years of marriage
17 children are killed by a gas cylinder explosion on a school bus in Gujrat, Pakistan
17 children are killed by a gas cylinder explosion on a school bus in Gujrat, Pakistan
67th Cannes Film Festival: "Winter Sleep" directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan wins the Palme d'Or
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Wojciech Jaruzelski dies
Wojciech Jaruzelski dies
Barbados elects its first female Prime Minister Mia Mottley, who leads the Barbados Labour Party to victory
Barbados elects its first female Prime Minister Mia Mottley, who leads the Barbados Labour Party to victory
72nd Cannes Film Festival: Bong Joon-ho's South Korean film "Parasite" wins the Palme d'Or, Mati Diop, first black woman
72nd Cannes Film Festival: Bong Joon-ho's South Korean film "Parasite" wins the Palme d'Or, Mati Diop, first black woman in competition wins Grand Prix award for "Atlantics"
Video of African American George Floyd's arrest and murder while restrained in Minneapolis police custody shows he was p
Video of African American George Floyd's arrest and murder while restrained in Minneapolis police custody shows he was pinned to the ground by police officer Derek Chauvin's knee for 8 minutes and 46 seconds, igniting widespread condemnation and nationwide protests
George Floyd dies
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US CDC says half of all US adults are now fully vaccinated, with 61% having had their first shot
US CDC says half of all US adults are now fully vaccinated, with 61% having had their first shot
Coup in Mali as military Colonel Assimi Goïta ousts country's civilian President Bah Ndaw and Prime Minister Moctar Ouan
Coup in Mali as military Colonel Assimi Goïta ousts country's civilian President Bah Ndaw and Prime Minister Moctar Ouane arresting and detaining them
Russian forces pound eastern Ukrainian cities of Sievierodonetsk and Lysychansk in attempt to take whole province of Luh
Russian forces pound eastern Ukrainian cities of Sievierodonetsk and Lysychansk in attempt to take whole province of Luhansk, with at least 150 deaths [1]
Oath Keepers militia founder Stewart Rhodes sentenced to 18 years in prison for organizing Jan 6 attack on the US Capito
Oath Keepers militia founder Stewart Rhodes sentenced to 18 years in prison for organizing Jan 6 attack on the US Capitol - first person to be sentenced for seditious conspiracy and longest sentence so far [1]
77th Cannes Film Festival: American director Sean Baker's "Anora" wins the Palme d'Or [1]
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Formula 1 driver Lando Norris wins the Monaco Grand Prix for McLaren, the team's first victory at the event since 2008 [
Formula 1 driver Lando Norris wins the Monaco Grand Prix for McLaren, the team's first victory at the event since 2008 [1]