Historical Events
- "Archie" comic strip 1st broadcast on radio
- 42 U-boats sunk by the Allies this month
- Cards Mort Cooper pitches 1st of back-to-back one-hitters
Famous Birthdays
Joe Namath (80 years old)
American Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback (Super Bowl 1969; Super Bowl MVP 1969; Pro Bowl 1972; NY Jets), born in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania
- Sharon Gless, American actress (Chris Cagney-Cagney & Lacey), born in Los Angeles, California
- Wayne Carson, American country musician and songwriter ("Always On My Mind"), born in Denver, Colorado (d. 2015)
About May 31, 1943
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 10 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Gemini
