What Happened on May 25?
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EVENTS ON MAY 25
Explore the most important historical events that happened on May 25, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
Oscar Wilde
Year:
1895
Playwright, poet and novelist Oscar Wilde is convicted of "committing acts of gross indecency with other male persons" and sentenced to serve two years in prison.
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House of Commons of the United Kingdom
Year:
1914
The House of Commons of the United Kingdom passes the Home Rule Bill for devolution in Ireland.
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Republic of Formosa
Year:
1895
The Republic of Formosa is formed, with Tang Jingsong as its president.
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Gilbert and Sullivan
Year:
1878
Gilbert and Sullivan's comic opera H.M.S. Pinafore opens at the Opera Comique in London.
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Chilean Constitution of 1833
Year:
1833
The Chilean Constitution of 1833 is promulgated.
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Mobile, Alabama
Year:
1865
In Mobile, Alabama, around 300 people are killed when an ordnance depot explodes.
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Scopes trial
Year:
1925
Scopes Trial: John T. Scopes is indicted for teaching human evolution in Tennessee.
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Sholem Schwarzbard
Year:
1926
Sholom Schwartzbard assassinates Symon Petliura, the head of the government of the Ukrainian People's Republic, which is in government-in-exile in Paris.
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BIRTHS ON MAY 25
Discover famous people and historical figures born on May 25, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Georgy Grechko
Year of birth:
1931
Georgy Grechko, Russian engineer and astronaut (died 2017)
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Herb Gray
Year of birth:
1931
Herb Gray, Canadian lawyer and politician, 7th Deputy Prime Minister of Canada (died 2014)
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Makrand Mehta
Year of birth:
1931
Makrand Mehta, Indian historian (died 2024)
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Sonia Rykiel
Year of birth:
1930
Sonia Rykiel, French fashion designer (died 2016)
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Beverly Sills
Year of birth:
1929
Beverly Sills, American soprano and actress (died 2007)
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K.C. Jones
Year of birth:
1932
K.C. Jones, American basketball player and coach (died 2020)
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John Gregory Dunne
Year of birth:
1932
John Gregory Dunne, American novelist, screenwriter, and critic (died 2003)
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Victoria Shaw (actress)
Year of birth:
1935
Victoria Shaw, Australian actress (died 1988)
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DEATHS ON MAY 25
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on May 25, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Henry Ossawa Tanner
Year of death:
1937
Henry Ossawa Tanner, American-French painter and illustrator (born 1859)
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Frank Watson Dyson
Year of death:
1939
Frank Watson Dyson, English astronomer and academic (born 1868)
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Emanuel Feuermann
Year of death:
1942
Emanuel Feuermann, Ukrainian-American cellist and educator (born 1902)
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Nils Dardel
Year of death:
1943
Nils von Dardel, Swedish painter (born 1888)
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Gustav Holst
Year of death:
1934
Gustav Holst, English trombonist, composer, and educator (born 1874)
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Randall Davidson
Year of death:
1930
Randall Davidson, Scottish-English archbishop (born 1848)
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Eliza Pollock
Year of death:
1919
Eliza Pollock, American archer (born 1840)
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Lyubov Popova
Year of death:
1924
Lyubov Popova, Russian painter and illustrator (born 1889)
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HOLIDAYS ON MAY 25
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on May 25 around the world.
Pope Gregory VII
Christian feast day: Pope Gregory VII
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Resistance and Liberation Day (Lebanon)
Liberation Day (Lebanon)
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Maximus of Évreux
Christian feast day: Maximus (Mauxe) of Évreux
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Pope Urban I
Christian feast day: Pope Urban I
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Zenobius of Florence
Christian feast day: Zenobius of Florence
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Last bell
Last bell (Russia, post-Soviet countries)
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First National Government
First National Government / National Day (Argentina)
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May 25 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: May 25 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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