Historical Events
- The Provisional Irish Republican Army throw a time bomb into Springfield Road British Army base in Belfast, killing British Army Sergeant Michael Willetts and wounding seven officers
- USSR performs nuclear test at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in northeast Kazakhstan
Famous Birthdays
- Alan Kline, American NFL tackle (New Orleans Saints), born in Tiffin, Ohio
- Justin Henry, American actor (Kramer vs Kramer, 16 Candles), born in Rye, New York
- Keith Hamilton, American NFL defensive tackle (NY Giants), born in Paterson, New Jersey
- Marco Cappato, Italian politician (Member of the European Parliament), born in Milan, Italy
Famous Deaths
- Charles P. Cabell, American military and intelligence officer (US Air Force general; Deputy Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, 1953–1962), dies of a heart attack at 67
- Jo Etha Collier, young African American woman killed by 3 whites in Drew, Mississippi
- Mark Brunswick, American composer, dies at 69
- Terence De Marney, British actor (Lorna Doone, Doctor Who, The Immortal Gentleman), dies after accidentally falling under a subway at 63
Died in 1971 1971 Highlights
About May 25, 1971
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 52 years and 11 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Brown Sugar - The Rolling Stones
#1 Song: Knock Three Times - Dawn
