Historical Events on May 25
Birth of James McKeen Cattell (1860)
On May 25, 1860, American psychologist James McKeen Cattell was born. He is renowned for his role as the editor of the journal Science and for his efforts in popularizing psychology as a field of study. Cattell also conducted significant mental tests that assessed human memory span and reaction time.
Birth of Jean Alexandre Barré (1880)
French neurologist Jean Alexandre Barré was born on this day in 1880. He is recognized for his collaboration with Georges Guillain in identifying Guillain-Barré syndrome, a disorder affecting the peripheral nervous system.
Passing of Wallace Sampson (2015)
On May 25, 2015, American physician Wallace Sampson passed away. He was widely known as a consumer advocate, particularly for his efforts in exposing fraudulent claims and schemes within the medical field.