Famous Birthdays
- Charles Greeley Abbot, American astronomer (Solar Constant), born in Wilton, New Hampshire (d. 1973)
- W. Heath Robinson, English illustrator and cartoonist (Don Quixote), born in Islington, England (d. 1944)
About May 31, 1872
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 151 years, 11 months and 11 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Gemini