Historical Events
- WDXR (now WKPD) TV channel 29 in Paducah, KY (PBS) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Brad Elberg, Canadian CFL running back (Winnipeg Blue Bombers), born in Regina, Saskatchewan
- Murray Hocking, Australian badminton player (Olympics 1996), born in Victoria, Australia
- Sarah Murdoch [Sarah O'Hare], British-Australian model, born in London, England
- Troy Malave, Venezuelan outfielder (Boston Red Sox), born in Cumana, Venezuela
Famous Deaths
- Bert Ironmonger, Australian cricket spin bowler (14 Tests; 74 wickets @ 17.97; Queensland, Victoria), dies at 89
- Massimo Campigli, Italian painter and illustrator, dies at 75
1971 Highlights
About May 31, 1971
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 4 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Gemini
Holidays: Memorial Day (United States), Spring Bank Holiday (United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Brown Sugar - The Rolling Stones
#1 Song: Knock Three Times - Dawn
