What Happened on May 25, 1951

Historical Events

Baseball History

NY Giant Willie Mays 1st major league game (goes 0 for 5)

Famous Birthdays

  • Bob Gale, American screenwriter (Back to the Future), born in University City, Missouri
  • Chuck Ruff, American rock drummer (Edgar Winter Group - "Frankenstein"), born in Reno, Nevada (d. 2011)

Famous Deaths

  • Paula von Preradović, Croatian-Austrian poet and writer, dies at 63
Died in 1951 1951 Highlights

About May 25, 1951

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 72 years, 10 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Gemini