MAY 25 | Birthdays and Events
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Notable Birthdays for May 25
Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) - Considered one of the most prolific poets of all time.
Luther Robinson (1878-1949) - Actor and dancer also known as Bill "Bojangles" Robinson who was the highest paying Black actor in the first half of the 20th century.
Bennett Cerf (1898-1971) - Co-founder of Random House Publishing.
Robert Ludlum (1927-2001) - Author who wrote The Bourne Trilogy series.
Dixie Carter (1939-2010) - Actress fondly remembered for her role as Julia Sugarbaker on Designing Women.
Bob Gale (1951-Still Living) - Screenwriter who wrote the Back to the Future films.
Octavia Spencer (1970-Still Living) - Actress with acclaimed roles in The Help, Hidden Figures, Ma, and Self Made.
Memorable Events for May 25
1927 - Henry Ford announces that he is ending production of the Model T Ford.
1935 - Jesse Owens breaks three world records and ties a fourth at the Big Ten Conference Track and Field Championships while a student at Ohio State University.
1935 - Babe Ruth hits his last 3 home runs.
1983 - The first National Missing Children's Day is proclaimed in the U.S.