March 31st is known as International Transgender Day of Visibility and Crayola Crayon Day.
Today marks the 90th day of the year. We’re slowly getting through the year, but still have 275 days remaining until the end of the year.
Let’s celebrate this special day by finding out all the major happenings and events that fell on this day throughout history. We are certain they’ll quench your thirst for knowledge!
Did you know that on this day, March 31, 1889, the iconic Eiffel Tower was officially opened? It remained the tallest man-made tower for 41 years.
Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about March 31st in history!
Historical Events
What memorable events happened on March 31 in history? Keep reading to find out!
Italy banned the use of OpenAI’s ChatGPT over data security concerns.
Instead of responding to the concerns raised by Italy's data privacy regulators, OpenAI simply pulled the plug for Italian users. ChatGPT was restored the following month with changes that allowed users to prevent the chatbot from using their data.
Romantic comedy “10 Things I hate About You” was released.
The movie was an adaptation of Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew," written in the late 16th Century.
Famous Births
Are you celebrating your birthday today? If so, did you know that you share the same birthday as Ewan McGregor? See what other famous people were born on this day.
1971
Ewan McGregor
Scottish Actor
Age
54 years old
Born IN
Scotland, UK
1943
Christopher Walken
American Actor
Age
82 years old
Born IN
New York, USA
1685
Johann Sebastian Bach
German Composer
Died On
Jul 28, 1750 (Age 65)
Born IN
Thuringia, Germany
1948
Al Gore
American Politician
Age
77 years old
Born IN
Washington D.C., USA
Birthday & Zodiac
Everyone who was born on this day shares the same zodiac sign, Aries.
Aries like to be on the move and travel at a faster pace than most other people. This can sometimes make it difficult for most people to keep up.
For all of you who were born in March, your allocated birthstone is aquamarine. Aquamarine is a beautiful sea-green crystal that is associated with tranquility, serenity, clarity, and harmony.
March’s primary birth flower, the daffodil, symbolizes rebirth and new beginnings, reflecting the rejuvenating spirit of those born this month. The secondary birth flower, the jonquil, represents desire and affection.
If you were born on March 31st, you were likely conceived on the week of July 8th in the previous year.
Babies conceived on this day will be due around December 22nd, 2025.
Famous Deaths
Unfortunately, March 31st has also been a day where we've had to say some goodbyes over the years…
1643 — 1727
Isaac Newton
English Mathematician Isaac Newton was born on January 4, 1643. He died on this day in 1727, at age 84 in England, UK.
1965 — 1993
Brandon Lee
American Actor Brandon Lee was born on February 1, 1965. He died on this day in 1993, at age 28 in North Carolina, USA.
Quotes
Here we have the most notable quotes that have been said on this day throughout history.
1895
“We all make mistakes, and it is better to make them before we begin.”
Nikola Tesla
(Serbian-American Inventor)
1849
“All that we see or seem is but a dream within a dream.”
Edgar Allan Poe
(American Writer)
Special Holidays
Here are some interesting holidays that are celebrated on this day.
International
International Transgender Day of Visibility
Thankfully we now live in a world where people are encouraged to live true to who they are. Today is International Transgender Day of Visibility and celebrates transgender persons while creating awareness of the discrimination they may still face.
United States
National Crayola Crayon Day
It’s time to embrace your inner child and get back to your books, as it’s Crayola Crayon Day! Celebrate this colorful day by doodling to your heart’s content, or maybe try hosting a coloring competition with your friends!
Fact Of The Day
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