Historical Events
H.M.S. Pinafore
W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan's comic opera "H.M.S. Pinafore" premieres in London, their first international success
Famous Birthdays
Bill Robinson (1878-1949)
American actor and tap dancer (Stormy Weather; The Little Colonel), born in Richmond, Virginia
About May 25, 1878
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 145 years, 11 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Gemini