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1955 – In the United States, a night-time F5 tornado strikes the small city of Udall, Kansas as part of a larger outbreak across the Great Plains, killing 80 and injuring 273. It is the deadliest tornado to ever occur in the state and the 23rd deadliest in the U.S.
Historical events for the 25th of May. See what famous, interesting and notable events happened throughout history on May 25.
We have 21 holidays listed for May 25. May 25th is the 145th day in the Gregorian calendar. On this day the SpaceX Dragon became the first commercial spacecraft to connect with the International Space Station; the first Star Wars movie was released in theaters, and the now famous Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri was dedicated.
Discover what happened on May 25 with HISTORY's summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.
What happened on this day in history, May 25. See what historical events occurred, which famous people were born and who died on May 25.
1915 Second Battle of Ypres on the Western Front ends with 105,000 casualties. 1923 Britain recognizes Transjordan with Abdullah as its leader. 1926 Sholom Schwartzbard assassinates Symon Petliura, the head of the Paris-based government-in-exile of the Ukrainian People's Republic.
George Floyd, an unarmed African American man, was killed during an arrest in Minneapolis, Minnesota, setting off massive protests around the country and generating greater support for the Black Lives Matter movement; police officer Derek Chauvin was later convicted of his murder.
Today in history – which major historical events happened on May 25? Who was born on this date, who died? In which year did the birth or death occur?
May 25 significant news events for this day include Babe Ruth Hits Final Home Run, RAF Bombs Dusseldorf, Charles De Gaulle Becomes French Prime Minister, First Star Wars Movie Opens, Hands Across America Takes Place, Iranian Chemical Factory Explosion.
Historical Events on May 25. 1738: The border dispute between Pennsylvania and Maryland known as Cresap’s War or the Conojocular War ends when a treaty is signed between the two States. That treaty established the border and resulted in an exchange of prisoners between Pennsylvania and Maryland.