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