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Bookmark or Share- Memorial Day | Definition, History, & Facts | BritannicaIn 2021 Memorial Day is on May 31. What is the history of Memorial Day? Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, began during the American Civil War when citizens placed flowers on the graves of those who had been killed in battle.
- Events in History on May 31 - On This DayImportant events in history for the 31st of May. See what historic, important and momentous events in history happened on May 31.
- May 31 - WikipediaMay 31 is the 151st day of the year (152nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 214 days remain until the end of the year. Events. Pre-1600. 455 – Emperor Petronius Maximus is stoned to death by an angry mob while fleeing Rome.
- What Happened on May 31 - On This DayMajor Events. 1279 BC Ramesses II, also known as Ramesses the Great becomes Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt (19th Dynasty) 1578 Martin Frobisher sails from Harwich, England, to Frobisher Bay, Canada. Eventually mines fools gold, famously used to pave the streets of London. 1902 Boer War Ends; Treaty of Unity signed, Britain annexes Transvaal.
- A Brief History of Memorial Day - The New York TimesBy Livia Albeck-Ripka. May 26, 2023. Memorial Day weekend is among the busiest for travel in the United States and the unofficial start of summer; a day for cookouts, beach trips and auto races....
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