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What Happened on June 1, 1831

Historical Events

  • British explorer James Clark Ross discovers the magnetic North Pole on the west coast of Boothia peninsula [1]

Famous Birthdays

  • John Bell Hood, American Confederate general during the American Civil War (Army of Tennessee), born in Owingsville, Kentucky (d. 1879)

About June 1, 1831

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 193 years, 1 month and 11 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Gemini