Historical Events
H.M.S. Pinafore
W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan's comic opera "H.M.S. Pinafore" premieres in London, their first international success
Famous Birthdays
Bill Robinson (1878-1949)
American actor and tap dancer (Stormy Weather; The Little Colonel), born in Richmond, Virginia
About May 25, 1878
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 146 years, 1 month and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Gemini