31st of May

1813

• William Lawson, Gregory Blaxland and William Wentworth reach Mount Blaxland, marking the end of a route across the Blue Mountains on this day in 1813.

1950

• Chris Bailey, bass player for The Angels, GANGgajang, Mount Lofty Rangers and others, was born on the 31st of May 1950 in South Australia and died on the 4th of April 2013 aged 62.

1955

• Musician Tommy Emmanuel was born on the 31st of May 1955 in Muswellbrook, NSW.

1961

• Victorian Politician and former Australian Rules Football player Justin Madden was born on this day in 1961 in Melbourne, Victoria.

1965

• Entertainer Todd McKenney was born on this day in 1965.

1966

• Musician Mark Lizotte aka Johnny Diesel was born on the 31st of May 1966 in Fall River, Massachusetts, USA

1975

• Sebastian Hardie played at Hordern Pavillion, Moore Park on this day in 1975.
• Little River Band played at Mediterranean Hotel, Adelaide on this day in 1975.

1976

The top 10 singles on the national chart for the 31st of May 1976:

1. Fernando, ABBA
2. I Hate The Music, John Paul Young
3. December 1963, The Four Seasons
4. Bohemian Rhapsody, Queen
5. City Lights, David Essex
6. I Love To Love, Tina Charles
7. Rock Me, Abba
8. A Glass Of Champagne
9. Old Sid, Daryl Braithwaite
10. Lady Bump, Penny McLean

2003

• Cold Chisel played at Newcastle Entertainment Centre, Broadmeadow on this day in 2003.