Historical Events
- League of American Wheelmen (1st US bicycle association), forms in Newport, Rhode Island
Famous Deaths
- Hippolyte Mège-Mouriés, French chemist and inventor of margarine, dies at 62
Died in 1880 1880 Highlights
About May 31, 1880
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 143 years, 10 months and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Gemini
