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
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 192 years, 11 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Gemini
