Daily Archives: May 25, 2025

Ali knocks out Liston in first round of rematch 60 years ago this hour (May 25 1965)


Video: 'May 25, 1965 | Ali-Liston II'

(Tuesday, May 25, 1965, 10:30 p.m. EDT) — Muhammad Ali knocked out Sonny Liston in the first round of their world heavyweight boxing title rematch tonight in Lewiston, Maine. Continue reading Ali knocks out Liston in first round of rematch 60 years ago this hour (May 25 1965)

‘Madonna Live: The Virgin Tour’ filmed in Detroit 40 years ago this hour (May 25 1985)


Video: 'Madonna - The Virgin Tour 1985 [Remastered]'

(Saturday, May 25, 1985, approximately 8:00 p.m. EDT)Madonna Live: The Virgin Tour, the first video album by American singer-songwriter Madonna, was filmed tonight during a performance at Cobo Arena in Detroit, Michigan, as part of her The Virgin Tour, for release on Nov. 13, 1985.

Babe Ruth hits last three home runs in Pittsburgh 90 years ago today (May 25 1935)


Video: 'May 25 1935 Babe Ruth hits his final 3 homeruns including the last one out of Forbes Field'

(Saturday, May 25, 1935; during the Great Depression) — Babe Ruth, 40, hit his last three career home runs — Nos. 712, 713 and 714 — for the Boston Braves in a game today against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Forbes Field in Pittsburgh. Continue reading Babe Ruth hits last three home runs in Pittsburgh 90 years ago today (May 25 1935)

‘Everything She Wants’ by Wham! peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (May 25 1985)

(Saturday, May 25, 1985) — “Everything She Wants” by Wham! peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (May 25, June 1, 1985). Continue reading ‘Everything She Wants’ by Wham! peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (May 25 1985)