25 significant historical events occurred on March 31. March 31 is linked to eight notable historical events including treaties, crimes, wars, and cultural milestones. On this date, the 1854 Convention of Kanagawa treaty was signed. Other events include the notorious 1922 Hinterkaifeck murders in Germany and a key development in the Chinese Civil War in 1946. Later cultural events on March 31 include the 53rd Academy Awards in 1981 and the first WrestleMania event in 1985.
21 famous birthdays on March 31
Including Al Gore, René Descartes, Zviad Gamsakhurdia
Event Distribution by Century
Darker = Higher Density13th Century
1 event15th Century
1 event18th Century
2 events19th Century
5 events20th Century
8 eventsChinese Civil War — 1927–1949 civil war between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party in China
53rd Academy Awards — award ceremony presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences for achievement in filmmaking in 1980
Series of riots in British towns and cities during protests against the Community Charge
21st Century
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