May 31 On This Day in History Timeline

Notable Figures on May 31 (10)

• Chien-Shiung Wu (Born: 1912-05-31) — Pioneering experimental physicist known for proving parity non-conservation.
• Clint Eastwood (Born: 1930-05-31) — Iconic American actor and filmmaker, celebrated for Westerns and antihero roles.
• Colin Farrell (Born: 1976-05-31) — Acclaimed Irish actor known for leading roles in blockbusters and indie hits.
• Frederick William I of Prussia (Died: 1740-05-31) — The 'Soldier King' who centralized Prussian power through rigorous military and state reforms.
• Joseph Haydn (Died: 1809-05-31) — Austrian composer, pivotal in Classical forms like the Symphony and String Quartet.
• Justine Lupe (Born: 1989-05-31) — American actress known for roles in Succession, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and Cristela.
• Sobhita Dhulipala (Born: 1992-05-31) — Indian actress known for roles in 'Made in Heaven' and expanding into global cinema.
• Svetlana Alexievich (Born: 1948-05-31) — Nobel laureate and oral historian chronicling modern suffering and courage.
• Évariste Galois (Died: 1832-05-31) — Pioneering mathematician whose work founded Galois theory and group theory.
• Walt Whitman (Born: 1819-05-31) — Pioneering American poet, essayist, and journalist, celebrated for free verse.