Historical Events
- General Beauregard is given command of Confederate Alexandria Line
- Mint at New Orleans closes
Famous Birthdays
- Emily Bissell, American welfare worker and founder of Christmas Seals, born in Wilmington, Delaware (d. 1948)
About May 31, 1861
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 162 years, 10 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Gemini
