On this day in history

May 25

American

1787The Constitutional Convention opens in Philadelphia with George Washington presiding.

The Constitutional Convention opens in Philadelphia with George Washington presiding.

1961Kennedy vows to land a man on the Moon before the decade is out.

Kennedy vows to land a man on the Moon before the decade is out.

2020George Floyd is murdered by Minneapolis police, sparking protests around the world.

George Floyd is murdered by Minneapolis police, sparking protests around the world.

1977Star Wars premieres and changes movies forever.

Star Wars premieres and changes movies forever.

1935Babe Ruth hits three home runs in one game, the last blasts of his career.

Babe Ruth hits three home runs in one game, the last blasts of his career.

1963Thirty two African nations found the Organization of African Unity in Addis Ababa.

Thirty two African nations found the Organization of African Unity in Addis Ababa.

2009North Korea conducts its second nuclear test.

North Korea conducts its second nuclear test.