Today in History for Sunday, May 25th

Today in HistoryToday in History for Sunday, May 25thToday in History for Sunday, May 25thThe Associated PressHighlights of this day in history: Star Wars premieres; Former Enron execs Kenneth Lay and Jeffrey Skilling are convicted of conspiracy and fraud; Comedian Jay Leno begins his run as host of The Tonight Show. (May 25)May 25th, 1961:(AP Photos)President John F. Kennedy challenges the United States to aim high in its Cold War "Space Race" with the Soviet Union:(SOT of JFK)More than eight years later, America reaches the Moon, when Apollo 11's Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin set foot on the lunar surface.1977: (AP Photos)(NAT of "Star Wars" theme)"Star Wars" --- the classic sci-fi movie written and directed by George Lucas --- premieres.The story of Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader reshapes how Hollywood makes movies --- and spawns a wave of sequels.2006: (AP Archive Video / AP Photos)Former Enron execs Kenneth Lay and Jeffrey Skilling are convicted of conspiracy and fraud for the energy giant's downfall. Lay dies from heart disease a few months later, and his convictions are vacated. Skilling is sentenced to 24 years in prison.And, 1992:(AP Photos)(SOT of Leno)Comedian Jay Leno begins his run as host of N-B-C's "The Tonight Show --- taking over from Johnny Carson.Today in History, May 25th --- ___ ___, The Associated Press.

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