May 25
What happened on May 25 in history
3 events fall on May 25, from 1787 to 1977. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.
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Events on May 25
1787
The Constitutional Convention opens
Delegates gather in Philadelphia to revise the Articles of Confederation.
1961
Kennedy commits to the Moon
He asks Congress to land a man on the Moon before the decade is out.
1977
Star Wars opens
The film is released in thirty-two American cinemas.