Historical Events
- NHL Western Conference Final: Detroit Red Wings beat Colorado Avalanche, 4 games to 3
- The New Jersey Nets defeat the Boston Celtics 96-88 in Game 6 of the NBA's Eastern Conference Championship, winning the series 4 games to 2 to advance to their first NBA Finals appearance.
Famous Weddings
- "NYPD Blue" actress Sharon Lawrence (30) weds doctor Thomas Apostle at Saint Sophia Cathedral in Los Angeles
Famous Deaths
- Eric Boyland, English biochemist (cancer research), dies at 97
- Subhash "Fergie" Gupte, Indian cricket leg-spin bowler (36 Tests, 149 wickets, BB 9/102; Bombay, Bengal), dies at 72
About May 31, 2002
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 21 years, 4 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Foolish - Ashanti
#1 Song: Without Me - Eminem
