Historical Events
- American Airlines DC-10 crashes on takeoff from Chicago killing 273 including 2 on the ground
Alien
Horror film "Alien", directed by Ridley Scott and starring Sigourney Weaver is released
- Israel begins to return Sinai to Egypt
- Raul Gonzales of Mexico completes 50,000 m walk in record 3:41:38.4
Lodger
RCA releases David Bowie's 13th studio album, "Lodger"; his third collaboration with Brian Eno in what becomes known as his 'Berlin trilogy' features contributions from guitarist Adrian Belew
Famous Birthdays
- Carlos Bocanegra, American sports executive and footballer, born in Alta Loma, California
- Caroline Ouellette, French Canadian ice hockey player, born in Montreal, Quebec
Jonny Wilkinson (44 years old)
English international and Newcastle Falcons rugby player, born in Frimley, England
- Sam Sodje, Nigerian footballer, born in Greenwich, London
Famous Deaths
- John Arthur Spenkelink, American murderer (b. 1949)
Died in 1979 1979 Highlights
About May 25, 1979
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 11 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Reunited - Peaches & Herb
#1 Song: Sunday Girl - Blondie
