What Happened on May 25, 1966

Historical Events

  • "Au Hasard Balthazar", French film directed by Robert Bresson, starring Anne Wiazemsky and François Lafarge, is released
  • Peru & Argentina soccer fans fight in Lima; 248 die

Famous Birthdays

  • Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands, wife of Prince Constantijn and sister-in-law of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima, born in Leiden, Netherlands

Famous Deaths

  • Ricardo Castillo, Guatemalan composer, dies at 71
Died in 1966 1966 Highlights

About May 25, 1966

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 57 years, 11 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Gemini

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: When A Man Loves A Woman - Percy Sledge
  • UK #1 Song: Paint It, Black - The Rolling Stones