Discover what happened on 25 May 1916 in history! This day marks a series of notable events, famous births, and significant deaths. Explore the details below to learn more about the historical happenings of this day. On this day, history comes alive!
Deaths
- Charles Pelham Browne (New Zealand commercial photographer)
- George Henry Lindsay (American politician (1837–1916))
- Jane Dieulafoy (French archaeologist, explorer and writer (1851–1916))
- Elzéar Bonnier-Ortolan (French writer)
- Harry Pelling Gill (Australian artist (1855-1916))
- Motohiro Saitō (Japanese Army lieutenant (1887-1916))
- Jack Marsh (Australian cricketer (c1874–1916))
- Johan Theodor Landmark (Norwegian teacher)
- Jeremiah Kuder (Medal of Honor recipient)
- Eddie Murphy (English footballer (1881-1916))
- Wilhelm Rommelaere
- Alfred Späte
- Charles Coote (21 June 1831 — 25 May 1916)
- John Thomas Blakemore (politician)
- Václav Hanzlík
- Joseph R. Gorrell (American physician and politician (1835–1916))
- Jean Pierre Abancazot (Military: Corporal in the 218th Infantry Regiment 1916)
- Louis Trémoulet
- John Frank Oldfield (United States Postal Inspector)