1 June 1831 June 1, 2015 Author: Staff James Clark Ross discovers the Magnetic North Pole. Famous Words of Inspiration..."Hope is itself a species of happiness, and, perhaps, the chief happiness which this world affords: but, like all other pleasures immoderately enjoyed, the excesses of hope must be expiated by pain; and expectations improperly indulged must end in disappointment." Samuel Johnson — Click here for more from Samuel Johnson Related posts: 27 December 1831 12 April 1831 27 June 1760 1 June 2001 1 June 193 1 June 1967 26 June 1848 28 June 1950 Categories: History Tags: 1 June, 1831