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What Happened on May 31, 1899

Historical Events

  • -June 5] Conference of Bloemfontein fails
  • Bronx acquires Keltch Memorial Park

Famous Birthdays

  • Ilse Lagner, German antiwar writer, born in Breslau (d. 1987)
  • Leonid Leonov, Russian writer and playwright (Russky Lesson), born in Moscow (d. 1994)

About May 31, 1899

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 125 years, 2 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Gemini