Historical Events
30th PGA Championship
30th PGA Championship Men's Golf, Norwood Hills CC: Ben Hogan scores a convincing 7 & 6 win over Mike Turnesa in the Tuesday final for his 2nd PGA crown
Execution of Witold Pilecki
Polish war hero Witold Pilecki is executed by communist police after a show trial in Warsaw
- San Francisco receives its 1st telecast
Famous Birthdays
- Klaus Meine, German musician (Scorpions), born in Hanover, Germany
Famous Deaths
Witold Pilecki (1901-1948)
Polish WWII resistance fighter (volunteered to go to Auschwitz, Witold's Report), executed by communist secret police after a show trial at age 47
Died in 1948 1948 Highlights
About May 25, 1948
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 75 years, 10 months and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Gemini
