On this day
May 25
Only day-precision events appear here — fuzzy dates never fake an anniversary.
1934
funeral
Bonnie and Clyde — The Final Ambush1934
Clyde Barrow's private funeral held
Bonnie and Clyde — The Final Ambush1979
Governor Bob Graham declines to grant clemency
John Spenkelink execution — first involuntary post-Furman execution in the United States1979key event
Spenkelink executed by electric chair at Florida State Prison in Starke
John Spenkelink execution — first involuntary post-Furman execution in the United States2012
Nancy Judith Harris dies from injuries sustained in the attack
The Murder of Nancy Harris and Execution of Matthew Lee Johnson2012
Nancy Harris dies from burn injuries, five days after the attack
The Murder of Nancy Harris and Execution of Matthew Lee Johnson2020
George Floyd dies
Derek Chauvin Arrested — George Floyd Accountability Case2020key event
George Floyd killed during arrest by officer Derek Chauvin
Derek Chauvin Arrested — George Floyd Accountability Case2020
George Floyd killed during police arrest
Derek Chauvin Arrested — George Floyd Accountability Case2020key event
George Floyd dies during arrest in Minneapolis
Derek Chauvin Sentenced for the Murder of George Floyd2020key event
discovery / report of the crime
Derek Chauvin Sentenced for the Murder of George Floyd2020key event
arrest
Derek Chauvin Sentenced for the Murder of George Floyd2026key event
John Spenkelink execution — first involuntary post-Furman execution in the United States
John Spenkelink execution — first involuntary post-Furman execution in the United States