What Happened on May 16, 1925

Historical Events

Kentucky Derby

51st Kentucky Derby: Earl Sande aboard Flying Ebony wins in 2:07.6

Famous Birthdays

  • Bobbejaan Schoepen, Belgian entertainer
  • Nancy Roman, American, NASA's first chief of astronomy 'Mother of the Hubble', born in Nashville, Tennessee (d. 2018)
Born in 1925
1925 Highlights

About May 16, 1925

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 98 years and 22 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Taurus