Throughout history, May 25th has been a day of remarkable happenings. From triumphs to turning points, the events of this day have had lasting effects. Discover the Major Historical Events on May 25.
Major Historical Events on May 25- Today in History
Constitutional Convention Opens – 1787 AD
The Constitutional Convention began in Philadelphia in 1787, where 55 delegates, initially tasked with amending the Articles of Confederation, ultimately drafted the U.S. Constitution.
Buenos Aires Gains Autonomy – 1810 AD
Severing ties with Spain and the viceregal government, the Buenos Aires municipal council established its own autonomous government.
Birth of Bill Robinson – 1878 AD
American entertainer Bill “Bojangles” Robinson, renowned for his dance roles with Shirley Temple in the 1930s, was born in Richmond, Virginia.
Igor Sikorsky’s Birth – 1889 AD
Igor Sikorsky, the aircraft designer who successfully developed the helicopter, was born in Kiev, Ukraine, then part of the Russian Empire.
Oscar Wilde’s Conviction – 1895 AD
Irish writer Oscar Wilde was found guilty of “committing acts of gross indecency with certain male persons” and sentenced to two years of hard labor.
Jesse Owens’ Record-Setting Day – 1935 AD
American track-and-field star Jesse Owens set three world records and equaled another at a meet in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Babe Ruth’s Final Home Run – 1935 AD
Legendary baseball player Babe Ruth hit the 714th and last home run of his career, retiring later that year.
ʿAbdullāh I Becomes King – 1946 AD
ʿAbdullāh I, ruler of Transjordan, proclaimed himself king, solidifying his authority over the region.
JFK’s Moon Mission Commitment – 1961 AD
President John F. Kennedy, in a Congress speech, committed the U.S. to landing a man on the Moon by the end of the decade, achieved with Apollo 11 in 1969.
Midnight Cowboy’s Release – 1969 AD
“Midnight Cowboy,” starring Jon Voight and Dustin Hoffman, was released, becoming the only X-rated film to win the Academy Award for Best Picture.
Star Wars Debuts – 1977 AD
George Lucas’s “Star Wars” (later “Episode IV—A New Hope”) was released, launching one of the most successful and influential franchises in film history.
The Oprah Winfrey Show Finale – 2011 AD
The final episode of “The Oprah Winfrey Show” aired, marking the end of the influential program that made Oprah one of the wealthiest and most influential women in America.
Mark Zuckerberg Receives Honorary Degree from Harvard – 2017 AD
Mark Zuckerberg, the co-founder and CEO of Facebook, was awarded an honorary degree from Harvard University. This recognition came years after he famously dropped out in 2004 to focus on building his social media empire.
George Floyd’s Death – 2020 AD
George Floyd, an unarmed African American man, was killed during an arrest in Minneapolis, sparking massive protests and bolstering the Black Lives Matter movement; officer Derek Chauvin was later convicted of his murder.
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