May 31st (1961) was a Wednesday. It's the 151st day of the year (152nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 214 days left to the end of the year.
Historical Events for 31st May, 1961
» The Union of South Africa becomes the South Africa named Republic of South Africa.
» In Moscow City Court, the Rokotov–Faibishenko case known as Rokotov–Faibishenko show trial begins, despite the Khrushchev Thaw to reverse Stalinism or Stalinist elements in Soviet society.
Famous Birthdays on May 31 in 1961
» Ray Cote, Canadian ice hockey player
» Justin Madden, Australian footballer and politician
» Lea Thompson, American actress, director, and producer
May 31st Famous Deaths for 1961
» Walter Little (politician) e.g Walter Little, Canadian politician (b. 1877)
May 31st Holidays in History
» Royal Brunei Land Forces or Anniversary of Royal Brunei Malay Regiment (Brunei)
» Public holidays in Spain Regional holidays known as Castile–La Mancha Day (Castile-La Mancha)
» Christian Calendar of saints or Feast Day:
» Saint Hermias called Hermias
» Saint Petronilla or Petronella
» May 31 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
» Visitation (Christian) known as Visitation of Mary (Western Christianity)