Historical Events
- Friedrich Durrenmatt's "Romulus der Grosse" premieres in Basel
Famous Birthdays
- Dominique Strauss-Kahn, French economist, lawyer, and politician, born in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France
- James Fenton, English poet and journalist, born in Lincoln, England
- Michael Brown, American musician and songwriter (Don't Walk Away Renee), born in New York City (d. 2015)
- Vicente Pernía, Argentine soccer right back (7 caps; Estudiantes de La Plata, Boca Juniors), born in Tandil, Argentina
- Watermelon Slim [William Homans], American blues musician (The Wheel Man), born in Boston, Massachusetts
Famous Deaths
- Jankel Adler, Polish painter and printmaker, dies at 53
Died in 1949 1949 Highlights
About April 25, 1949
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 75 years and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Taurus
