1. In 1859, the Kentucky Military Institute was established in Farmdale. It was one of the oldest military schools in the country, educating many famous military men, including General John Hunt Morgan and Confederate General Albert S. Johnston.

2. On May 25, 1908, William S. Taylor, former Governor of Kentucky, died in Indianapolis. Taylor was a controversial figure in Kentucky politics, having been accused of orchestrating the assassination of his political rival, Governor William Goebel, in 1900.

3. The 1937 flood in Kentucky was one of the worst in the state's history. On May 25, 1937, the Ohio River reached a record high of 80 feet in Louisville, causing extensive damage throughout the city and surrounding areas.

4. On May 25, 1961, President John F. Kennedy addressed a joint session of Congress and challenged the nation to put a man on the moon by the end of the decade. This announcement led to the creation of the Apollo program, which eventually put astronauts on the moon in 1969.

5. In 1973, the Kentucky Center for the Arts opened in Louisville. This performing arts center features multiple theaters and hosts a variety of cultural events, including ballet, theater, and music performances.