1941⚡ Event
German bombs hit neutral Ireland
German forces dropped four bombs on neutral Ireland, killing 28 people and damaging the residence of the President of Ireland.
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What Happened on May 31?
Discover 15 historical moments on May 31 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Hero image inspired by: Bombing of Dublin in World War II
Historical Events on May 31(5)
1981⚡ Event
Jaffna Library Burning
An organized mob of police and government-sponsored Sinhalese paramilitary forces began three days of attacks that led to the burning of the Jaffna Library in Sri Lanka.
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2005⚡ Event
Deep Throat Revealed
A Vanity Fair article revealed that the secret informant known as "Deep Throat" was former FBI associate director Mark Felt.
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2009⚡ Event
George Tiller Assassination
American physician George Tiller was shot and killed by an anti-abortion activist.
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2013⚡ Event
Oklahoma Tornado
An extremely large, powerful, and erratic tornado struck Central Oklahoma, killing eight people and injuring more than 150 others.
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Famous Birthdays on May 31(5)
Notable Deaths on May 31(5)
2022🕊️ Death
Colin Cantwell
Colin Cantwell was an American concept artist and director.
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2022🕊️ Death
Krishnakumar Kunnath dies
Krishnakumar Kunnath, an Indian singer, has died. He was born in 1968.
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May 31 in History
May 31 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1941 to the present day.
Major Events on May 31
Among the most notable events on May 31: German bombs hit neutral Ireland (1941), Jaffna Library Burning (1981), Deep Throat Revealed (2005). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on May 31
Notable figures born on May 31 include Woo Jin-young, Santino Ferrucci, Gable Steveson. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on May 31
Remembered figures who died on May 31 include Colin Cantwell, Krishnakumar Kunnath, Robert Pickton. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on May 31?
- May 31 is home to 15 recorded historical entries, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on May 31?
- One of the most notable events on May 31 is: German bombs hit neutral Ireland.
- Who was born on May 31?
- Famous figures born on May 31 include Woo Jin-young, Santino Ferrucci, Gable Steveson.
- How many historical events happened on May 31?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on May 31, spanning centuries of world history.
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