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.
war
What Happened on May 31?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for May 31 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
sportspoliticslawentertainmentwardisastermusicreligion
Image retrieved via Wikipedia: 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.
politicswardisaster
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.
politicslaw
2009⚡ Event
George Tiller Assassination
American physician George Tiller was shot and killed by an anti-abortion activist.
politicslawreligion
2013⚡ Event
Oklahoma Tornado
An extremely large, powerful, and erratic tornado struck Central Oklahoma, killing eight people and injuring more than 150 others.
disaster
Birthdays on May 31(5)
1997🎂 Birth
Woo Jin-young
Woo Jin-young is a South Korean singer and rapper.
musicentertainment
Deaths on May 31(5)
2022🕊️ Death
Colin Cantwell
Colin Cantwell was an American concept artist and director.
artsentertainment
2022🕊️ Death
Krishnakumar Kunnath dies
Krishnakumar Kunnath, an Indian singer, has died. He was born in 1968.
musicentertainment
2025🕊️ Death
Stanley Fischer
Stanley Fischer was an Israeli-American economist.
economics
May 31 in History
May 31 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on May 31
Examples currently recorded for May 31 include German bombs hit neutral Ireland (1941), Jaffna Library Burning (1981), Deep Throat Revealed (2005). View all events →
Birthdays on May 31
People recorded as born on May 31 include Woo Jin-young, Santino Ferrucci, Gable Steveson. View all birthdays →
Deaths on May 31
Remembered figures who died on May 31 include Colin Cantwell, Krishnakumar Kunnath, Robert Pickton. View all →
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- What happened on May 31?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for May 31: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for May 31?
- One event currently recorded for May 31 is: German bombs hit neutral Ireland.
- Who was born on May 31?
- People recorded as born on May 31 include Woo Jin-young, Santino Ferrucci, Gable Steveson.
- How many historical events are recorded for May 31?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for May 31.
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