Historical Events
- Alexis Ahlgren runs world record maraton (2:36:06.6)
- US 17th amendment (direct election of senators) declared ratified
Famous Birthdays
- Albert Delvaux, Belgian composer (Symphonia Burlesca), born in Louvain, Belgium (d. 2007)
- Jimmy Shirley, American jazz and R&B electric guitarist, and early proponent of the Vibrola vibrato arm ("whammy bar"), born in Union, South Carolina (d. 1989)
About May 31, 1913
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 110 years, 10 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Gemini
