Historical Events
- 33rd Belmont: R. Clawson aboard Jean Beraud wins in 2:23
Famous Birthdays
- Kazi Nazrul Islam, Bengali poet, musician, revolutionary and philosopher, born in Asansol, Burdwan, Bengal Presidency, British India (d. 1976)
Famous Deaths
- Marie-Rosalie "Rosa" Bonheur, French animalière painter (The Horse Fair; Buffalo Bill), and sculptor, dies at 68
Died in 1899 1899 Highlights
About May 25, 1899
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 124 years, 10 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Gemini
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