March 31 is the 90th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 275 days remain until the end of the year.
We have some interesting facts & historic events all about March 31st, including areas in religion, crime, health and more.
Keep reading for more interesting facts about March 31st in history!
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Global Celebrations
- Eiffel Tower Day
- National Bunsen Burner Day
- World Backup Day
- Crayola Crayon Day
Historic Events
What Happened On This Day – March 31
1999: The film The Matrix is released
The science fiction story about the adventures of computer programmer, Neo, was not only a commercial success but also left a lasting impression on action film-making through its creative use of slow-motion and spinning cameras.
1985: The first edition of WrestleMania is held in New York
The annual event is the world’s most important wrestling meet. It is the biggest event organized by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).
1964: Following a coup d’etat, a military dictatorship takes charge in Brazil
The regime under Humberto Castelo Branco suppressed the left-wing opposition, leading to widespread social unrest and strike action, especially in 1968.
1918: The United States switch to DST for the first time
Most areas in the U.S. change the clocks twice a year. Exceptions include Hawaii and most of Arizona. The first country to ever use DST was Germany in 1916.
1889: The Eiffel Tower is opened
French engineer Alexandre Gustave Eiffel unfurled a French flag from the top of the tower, which has since become the most iconic landmark of Paris.
1991: U.S. Marines in front of the burning Burgan oil fields, Kuwait, 1991
1974: Egyptian mummy of Pharaoh Ramses II 1974 received a modern Egyptian passport. For the removal to Paris.
1941: Hungarian soldier with his guitar. USSR 1941
1905: Emperor Wilhelm II of Germany visits Tangier, Morocco and proclaims Germany’s support of Moroccan independence.
1889: Eiffel Tower officially opens in Paris.
1841: 1st performance of Robert Schumann’s 1st Symphony in B.
Famous Birthdays
Births On This Day, March 31
1948: Al Gore, American politician, 45th Vice President of the United States, Nobel Prize laureate
1927: Cesar Chavez, American activist
1732: Joseph Haydn, Austrian composer
1685: Johann Sebastian Bach, German organist, composer
1596: René Descartes, French philosopher, mathematician
Angus Young was born.
Rene Descartes was born.
Hashim Amla was born.
Heartbreaking Deaths
Deaths On This Day, March 31
2014: Charles Keating, American lawyer, businessman
1980: Jesse Owens, American sprinter
1972: Meena Kumari, Indian actress
1850: John C. Calhoun, American politician, 7th Vice President of the United States
1621: Philip III of Spain
Issac Newton died.
Selena died.
Brandon Lee died.