What Happened on May 25, 1919

Historical Events

Sports History

Casey Stengel releases a sparrow from under his baseball cap

Famous Birthdays

  • Gino Negri, Italian composer, born in Perledo (d. 1991)
  • Lindsey Nelson, American sportscaster (NY Mets), born in Pulaski, Tennessee (d. 1995)
Born in 1919

Famous Deaths

Madam C. J. WalkerMadam C. J. Walker (1867-1919)

African American entrepreneur (First American self-made female millionaire, Madame C.J. Walker Manufacturing Company), dies of kidney failure complications at 51

1919 Highlights

About May 25, 1919

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 103 years, 10 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Gemini