Historical Events
32nd Indianapolis 500
32nd Indianapolis 500: For the second straight year, Blue Crown Spark Plug teammates Mauri Rose and Bill Holland finish 1st-2nd; Rose the second driver to win the 500 in consecutive years
Lasorda Strikes Out Rugmakers
Tommy Lasorda strikes out 25 Amsterdam Rugmakers (in 15 innings)
Famous Birthdays
- Duncan L. Hunter, American politician (Rep-R-CA, 1981- 2009), born in Riverside, California
John Bonham (1948-1980)
English rock drummer (Led Zeppelin - "Whole Lotta Love"), born in Redditch, England
- Lynda Bellingham, Canadian-born English actress (Sweeney, Scarlet Tunic), born in Montreal, Quebec, (d. 2014)
- Mike Edwards, aka Swami Deva Pramada, British rock cellist (ELO), born in London (d. 2010)
- Paulinho da Costa, Brazilian percussionist (Thriller; Saturday Night Fever), born in Rio de Janeiro
- Svetlana Alexievich, Ukrainian journalist and author (Noble Prize for Literature 2015), born in Stanislav, Ukraine
Famous Deaths
- José Vianna da Motta, Portuguese composer, dies at 80
Died in 1948 1948 Highlights
About May 31, 1948
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 75 years, 10 months and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Gemini
