Historical Events
Music Premiere
W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan's comic opera "H.M.S. Pinafore" premieres in London, their first international success
Famous Birthdays
Bill Robinson
Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, American actor and tap dancer (Stormy Weather; The Little Colonel), born in Richmond, Virginia (d. 1949)
1878 Highlights
About May 25, 1878
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 144 years, 1 month and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Gemini
