Historical Events
Miracle of Dunkirk
British Major General Bernard Montgomery leaves Dunkirk
Pétain's Betrayal
Winston Churchill flies to Paris to meet with French Marshal Philippe Pétain who announces he is willing to make a separate peace with Germany
Famous Birthdays
- (August) "Augie" Meyers, American rock and Tex-Mex keyboardist, accordion player, singer-songwriter, producer (Sir Douglas Quintet; Texas Tornados), and record label owner, born in San Antonio, Texas
- Elfi Mikesch, Austrian cinematographer (Erotique, Out of America, Malina), born in Judenburg, Austria
- Gilbert Shelton, American underground comics illustrator
Famous Deaths
- Victor Neuberg, English poet and publisher (discovered Dylan Thomas), dies at 57
Died in 1940 1940 Highlights
About May 31, 1940
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 10 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Gemini
