Historical Events
- 79th Belmont: Ruperto Donoso aboard Phalanx wins in 2:29.6
- Communists seize power in Hungary
- Eastern DC-4 crashes between Ft Deposit & Perryville, Maryland, kills 53
- Italian government of Gasperi forms
Famous Birthdays
- (William) "Junior" Campbell, Scottish singer and guitarist (Marmalade - "I See The Rain"), born in Glasgow, Scotland
Famous Deaths
- Adrienne Ames [McClure], American actress (Black Sheep; 24 Hours), dies of cancer at 39
- Henri Casadesus, French violist and composer (Preludes for Viola d'amour), dies at 67
Died in 1947 1947 Highlights
About May 31, 1947
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 76 years, 10 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Gemini
