What Happened on August 5, 1925

Historical Events

  • Plaid Cymru is formed with the aim of disseminating knowledge of the Welsh language, which is in danger of dying out

Famous Birthdays

  • Cor Witschge, Dutch actor (Pipo the Clown), born in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands (d. 1991)

Famous Divorces

Mustafa Kemal Atatürk

Turkish President Mustafa Kemal Ataturk (44) divorces wife Latife Hanim after 2 years of marriage

Famous Deaths

  • Jennie Lee, American actress (The Birth of a Nation), dies at 76
Died in 1925 1925 Highlights

About August 5, 1925

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 98 years, 8 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No

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