Historical Events
- Mark Van Thillo and Abigail Alling, former biospherian win $100,000 lawsuit against Biospheric Development for Space Biospheres Ventures
Famous Birthdays
- Normani [Hamilton], American singer (with Sam Smith - "Dancing With A Stranger"; solo -"Motivation"), and dancer, born in Atlanta, Georgia
Famous Deaths
- Colin Morris, British playwright and documentary filmmaker, dies at 80
- Elsbeary Hobbs, American rocker (Drifters), dies at 59
- Paul Peter Piech, American-British print artist, dies at 76
- Peter Gordon Dorrell, British archaeologist and photographer, dies at 68
- Timothy Leary, American psychologist & advocate for psychedelic drug use, dies of cancer at 75
- Ton de Leeuw, Dutch composer, dies at 69
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About May 31, 1996
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 10 months and 29 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Tha Crossroads - Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
#1 Song: Three Lions (The Official Song Of The England Football Team) - Baddiel & Skinner & Lightning Seeds
