Welcome to Sunday, May 25, 2025. It is the 145th day of the year, with 220 days remaining.
Historical Events on this Day:
On May 25, 2020, the tragic death of George Floyd, a Black man, occurred when a white Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck for 9 1/2 minutes, sparking global protests against racism and police brutality.
Other Notable Events:
– In 1787, the Constitutional Convention commenced in Philadelphia, marking the beginning of a significant historical event.
– In 1946, Transjordan, now known as Jordan, declared itself a kingdom with Abdullah I as its new monarch.
– President John F. Kennedy in 1961 declared the ambitious goal of landing a man on the moon and safely returning him to Earth before the end of the decade.
– The release of “Star Wars” by 20th Century Fox in 1977 set a new record as the highest-grossing film of its time.
– In 2008, NASA’s Phoenix Mars Lander reached Mars to search for evidence of water, confirming the presence of water ice at its landing site.
– Harvey Weinstein was arrested in 2018 on charges of rape and other sex crimes, marking the beginning of a legal battle that would span several years.
Birthdays Today:
- – Actor Ian McKellen turns 86.
- – Country singer Jessi Colter celebrates her 82nd birthday.
- – Actor-singer Leslie Uggams is 82 years old.
- – Filmmaker and puppeteer Frank Oz turns 81.
- – Actor Karen Valentine marks her 78th birthday.
- – Rock singer Klaus Meine of Scorpions celebrates his 77th birthday.
- – Actor-comedian Mike Myers turns 62.
- – Actor Octavia Spencer celebrates her 55th birthday.
- – Olympic gymnastics gold medalist Aly Raisman is 31 today.
