May 25 in History — What Happened on This Day | HeyFYI

May

25

2 events recorded

What Happened on May 25?

From 1977 to 2018, May 25 has witnessed pivotal moments across 2 different categories of history.

2

Events

41

Years span

2

Categories

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Events on May 25

Sorted chronologically, earliest to most recent

Star Wars Released in Cinemas

George Lucas's Star Wars (later subtitled A New Hope) opened in cinemas across the United States, becoming a cultural phenomenon and one of the highest-grossing films in history.

Politics & Government

Ireland Votes to Legalise Abortion

Ireland held a referendum on repealing the Eighth Amendment, with 66.4% voting yes to legalise abortion — a landmark moment for Irish society and women's rights.