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May 31st - what happened, who was born, and who died on this day in history
Find out what major events happened on this day in history, who was born and who died on May 31st. If you celebrate your birthday on May 31st, discover which famous people in history you share your birthday with.
Some of the famous people who were born on this day
May 31st 1892
The French composer and conductor Louis Fourestier was born in Montpellier, France.
May 31st 1930
Actor Clint Eastwood was born.
May 31st 1943
The American actress Sharon Gless was born.
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Some of the famous people who died on this day
May 31st 1809
Composer Joseph Haydn died.
May 31st 1993
The actor John Granger died, age 69.
May 31st 1994
The trumpeter Emmanuel "Manny" Klein died, age 86.
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Some of the famous events that happend on this day
May 31st 1902
The Boer War ended.
May 31st 1961
South Africa became a Republic and withdrew from the British Commonwealth.
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