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What Happened on May 16, 1925

Historical Events

51st Kentucky Derby

51st Kentucky Derby: Earl Sande aboard Flying Ebony wins in 2:07.6

Famous Birthdays

  • Bobbejaan Schoepen, Belgian singer, entertainer and professional whistler, born in Boon, Belgium (d. 2010)
  • Nancy Roman, American, NASA's first chief of astronomy 'Mother of the Hubble', born in Nashville, Tennessee (d. 2018)

About May 16, 1925

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 99 years, 1 month and 27 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Taurus