Historical Events
- China recognizes the USSR
Famous Birthdays
- Patricia Roberts Harris, American politician (Rep-D),1st African American woman cabinet member, born in Mattoon, Illinois (d. 1985)
- Russell Endean, South African cricket wicketkeeper (28 Tests, 3 x 100, HS 162no, 41 dismissals; Transvaal, MCC), born in Johannesburg, South Africa (d. 2003)
About May 31, 1924
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 99 years, 10 months and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Gemini
