Historical Events
Music Premiere
W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan's comic opera "H.M.S. Pinafore" premieres in London, their first international success
William Schwenck Gilbert
Famous Birthdays
Bill Robinson
Bill Robinson "Bojangles", American actor and tap dancer (Stormy Weather, The Little Colonel), born in Richmond, Virginia (d. 1949)
Bill Robinson
1878 Highlights
About May 25, 1878
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 142 years, 10 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Gemini
