Historical Events
- 61st Cannes Film Festival: "The Class" directed by Laurent Cantet wins the Palme d'Or
- Indianapolis 500: Scott Dixon of New Zealand wins ahead of Vítor Meira and Marco Andretti; 19th winner from pole and first victor from NZ
Senior PGA Championship
Senior PGA Championship, Oak Hill CC: Jay Haas wins his second title in the event by 1 stroke from Germany’s Bernhard Langer
Famous Deaths
- David Gahr, American photographer noted for his work with folk, jazz and rock musicians (Time Magazine; Folkways albums), dies at 85 [1]
- Georgette Amowitz, French choreographer and educator, dies at 78
- J. R. Simplot, American potato farmer (b. 1909)
Died in 2008 2008 Highlights
About May 25, 2008
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 15 years, 10 months and 30 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Gemini
#1 Song: Lollipop - 
#1 Song: Take A Bow - 