Historical Events
- 7.75 Ancash earthquake off coast of Peru kills 66-70,000 and sets off world's deadliest avalanche
Event of Interest
Cathedral of BrasÃlia, designed by architect Oscar Niemeyer is dedicated in the Brazilian capital BrasÃlia
- KDUB TV channel 40 in Dubuque, IA (ABC) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Cory Mantyka, Canadian CFL guard (BC Lions), born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
- Paolo Sorrentino, Italian filmmaker (La Grande Bellezza), born in Naples, Italy
Famous Deaths
Terry Sawchuk (1929-1970)
Canadian Hockey Hall of Fame goaltender (4-time Vezina Trophy & Stanley Cup winner), dies from liver injuries at 40
About May 31, 1970
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 11 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Everything Is Beautiful - Ray Stevens
#1 Song: Yellow River - Christie
