Historical Events
- British troops under Lord Roberts occupy Johannesburg
- Piet de Law captures Lt Col BE Spragges, 13th Battalion Irish Imperial Yeomanry
- Tom Hayward scores 1,000th cricket run of season (sets record 1074)
- US troops arrive in Beijing, help put down Boxer Rebellion
Famous Birthdays
- Helma Wolf-Catz, Dutch author (Undercurrent, Coral Reef)
Famous Deaths
- James Loudon, Dutch politician, Governor-General of Dutch East Indies (1872-75), dies at 75
- John Power, Irish baronet and whiskey manufacturer (Powers Whiskey), dies in battle
1900 Highlights
About May 31, 1900
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 122 years, 8 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Gemini
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