Historical Events
- The railroads of the Southern United States convert 11,000 miles of track from a five foot rail gauge to standard gauge, beginning May 31
Famous Birthdays
- Ernst Kurth, Austrian/Swiss musicologist
1886 Highlights
About June 1, 1886
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 136 years, 9 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Gemini
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