1986 - 7 million people hold hands from California to New York for a benefit event, Hands Across America
1977 - The Chinese government removes the ban on Shakespeare.
1968 - The Gateway Arch in St. Louis is dedicated today.
1961 - JFK asks Congress to support space program; & to put man on Moon by decade's end
1935 - Jesse Owens breaks three world sprint records and ties a fourth within 45 minutes
This Day In Business
1962 - The Old Bay line goes out of business, ending overnight steam boat service in the United States.
1977 - The first ever "Star Wars" movie is released
1946 - Jordan gains its independence from Britain.
1993 - John Starks of the New York Knicks dunks over the Bulls Horace Grant.
May 25th Holiday
National Tap Dance Day - Celebrates and promotes tap dancing as an art form.
Today's Birthday Trivia
She has claimed to be a big fan of the shows Gossip Girl, House, and The Office. Who is she?
Today's Birthday Horoscope
Learn about people born on this day by reading the May 25 Birthday Horoscope.
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