Historical Events
- First tornado chaser to be killed by a tornado; Tim Samara and two others killed by El Reno tornado in Oklahoma, the widest ever recorded at 2.6 miles (4.2 km)
Famous Deaths
- Jean Stapleton, American actress (Damn Yankees, Klute, All in the Family), dies at 90
- Marta Romero, Puerto Rican actress (La Divina Infiel; The Shadow of the Bat), and singer ("Es tarde ya" (It's Too Late Now)), dies at 85
- Tim Samaras, American tornado chaser, dies from tornado injuries at 55
2013 Highlights
About May 31, 2013
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 9 years, 9 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Can't Hold Us - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Ray Dalton
#1 Song: La La La - Naughty Boy Ft. Sam Smith
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