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What Happened on May 31, 1879

Historical Events

  • 1st electric railway opens at Berlin Trades Exposition

Madison Square Garden Opens

Madison Square Garden opens in New York, named after 4th President James Madison

Famous Birthdays

  • Mark Hambourg, Russian-British composer, born in Boguchar, Russia (d. 1960)

About May 31, 1879

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 145 years, 1 month and 12 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Gemini