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.

    Events on May 25

    1. 1787

      The Constitutional Convention opens

      Delegates gather in Philadelphia to revise the Articles of Confederation.

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    2. 1961

      Kennedy commits to the Moon

      He asks Congress to land a man on the Moon before the decade is out.

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    3. 1977

      Star Wars opens

      The film is released in thirty-two American cinemas.

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    Guess where and when

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