It happened on… May 25

George Floyd died while being arrested by four police officers in Minneapolis, Minnesota. An amateur video shows that the African American man was suffocated by a police officer’s knee. Numerous protests are taking place across the United States to speak out against this violence.

72nd Cannes Film Festival: Bong Joon-ho’s South Korean film “Parasite” wins the Palme d’Or.

The film “Wonder Woman,” directed by Patty Jenkins and starring Gal Gadot, premieres in Los Angeles. This marks the first time a woman has directed a superhero movie.

Oprah Winfrey hosts her final episode of “The Oprah Winfrey Show” after 25 successful years.

Jay Leno becomes the permanent host of “The Tonight Show.”

The Calgary Flames defeat the Montreal Canadiens 4–2 and win the Stanley Cup Finals 4–2. This is the first Stanley Cup in the Flames’ history.

Release of the film “Return of the Jedi” (Star Wars: Episode VI), directed by George Lucas.

Release of Ridley Scott’s film “Alien,” starring Sigourney Weaver.

The film “Star Wars” (renamed “Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope” in 1981) premieres in theaters.