National days, ongoing national weeks and months, and global observances for May 25, 2027. Plus historical events and birthdays.
May 25, 2027 celebrates National Wine Day, plus 5 more. On May 25 each year, wine lovers everywhere pour a glass of their favorite wine to celebrate National Wine Day. Whether it is red wine, white wine, or a blush, the sound of glassing "clinking" will be heard around the world today.
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Towel Day on May 25 commemorates the work of the author Douglas Adams, most known for his series The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.
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On May 25 during National Tap Dance Day, we pay tribute to one of America's original dancing art forms.
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Get your geek on! Let your geek flags fly on May 25! Geek Pride Day celebrates all things geeky. It is for those people who appreciate sci-fi, fantasy, board games, video games, comic books, cosplay, anime, steampunk, and zombies, and much more.
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National Missing Children's Day on May 25th each year shines a spotlight on child safety. The day also honors the dedicated professionals who work tirelessly protecting children around the country.
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National Brown-Bag-It-Day on May 25 each year recognizes the benefits of packing your lunch for work or school.
Read the full story →People born on May 25
Considered one of the most prolific poets of all time. His essays and lectures explored themes like freedom, individuality, and the inner potential of humans.
Actor and dancer also known as Bill "Bojangles" Robinson who was the highest paying Black actor in the first half of the 20th century.
Co-founder of Random House Publishing.
Author who wrote The Bourne Trilogy series.
Actress fondly remembered for her role as Julia Sugarbaker on Designing Women.
Events that occurred on May 25 throughout history
George Washington presides over the first Constitutional convention at Philadelphia.
The first telegraphed news dispatch is published in Baltimore Patriot. Sent by inventor Samuel Morse, the message reported a U.S. House of Representatives vote rejecting a proposal to debate the formation of the Oregon Territory.
Babe Ruth gets suspended for 1 day and fined $200 for throwing dirt on an umpire.
Henry Ford announces that he is ending production of the Model T Ford. The Model T had become obsolete compared to competitors like Chevrolet, which offered more power, smoother rides, and stylish designs.
Athlete Jesse Owens equals or breaks four world records in 45 minutes at a Big Ten meet at Ferry Field in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The event is remembered as "the greatest 45 minutes ever in sport".
The first airmail letter to circle globe returns to New York.
The Brooklyn Battery Tunnel opens in New York City.
The first atomic cannon electronically fired at Frenchman Flat, Nevada
US Supreme Court rules closing schools to avoid desegregation is unconstitutional. This ruling marked the first time the Supreme Court ordered a local county government to exercise its power of taxation to fund schools and ensure constitutional compliance.
Longer-running observances that include this date.
National Mental Health Awareness Month
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Get Caught Reading Month
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Older Americans Month
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National Military Appreciation Month
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Eds Awareness Month
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Asian American And Pacific Islander Heritage Month
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National Dental Care Month
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Skin Cancer Awareness Month
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Global Employee Health And Fitness Month
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National Strawberry Month
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National Stroke Awareness Month
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National Moving Month
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