Historical Events on March 31

Here are some historical events that have occurred on March 31:

1889 - The Eiffel Tower is officially opened to the public in Paris, France. The tower was constructed for the 1889 Exposition Universelle (World's Fair) held in Paris to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution.

1917 - The United States takes possession of the Danish West Indies, which were renamed the U.S. Virgin Islands.

1949 - Newfoundland becomes Canada's tenth province.

1966 - The Soviet Union launches Luna 10, which becomes the first spacecraft to enter orbit around the Moon.

1970 - Explorer 1, the first American satellite, re-enters the Earth's atmosphere after more than 12 years in orbit.

1992 - The USS Missouri (BB-63), the last active United States Navy battleship, is decommissioned in Long Beach, California.

2004 - Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia join NATO as full members.

2010 - The first iPad tablet computers are released by Apple Inc. in the United States.

2017 - The United Kingdom formally triggers Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union, beginning the Brexit process of the UK leaving the EU.

These are just a few events that have taken place on March 31st throughout history.

Historical Events on March 30

15th Amendment

Here are some historical events that happened on March 30:

1858 - The pencil with an eraser attached was patented by Hyman L. Lipman of Philadelphia.

1867 - The United States purchased Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million dollars, in a deal known as the Alaska Purchase.

1870 - Texas is readmitted to the Union following Reconstruction.

1870 - The 15th Amendment to the United States Constitution was formally adopted, granting African American men the right to vote.

1912 - Sultan Abdelhafid signed the Treaty of Fez, making Morocco a French protectorate.

1945 - World War II: Soviet forces invaded Austria and captured Vienna.

1964 - Astronaut John Glenn withdrew from the Ohio Senate race because of injuries suffered in a fall.

1972 - North Vietnamese forces began their final assault on the city of Quảng Trị, South Vietnam, during the Vietnam War.

1981 - President Ronald Reagan was shot and wounded by John Hinckley Jr. outside a Washington, D.C., hotel.

2002 - The Netherlands legalized euthanasia, becoming the first country to do so.

2012 - Spain formally emerged from recession after its economy grew by 0.3% in the first quarter of the year.

2019 - The Brexit deadline was extended to April 12 after the British Parliament rejected Theresa May's withdrawal agreement.

These are just a few events from history that occurred on March 30th. There are many more events that have shaped the world on this day throughout the years!

Historical Events on March 29

Vietnam War Ends

Here are some historical events that happened on March 29:

1461 - During the Wars of the Roses in England, the Battle of Towton took place. It was the largest and bloodiest battle of the conflict, resulting in a decisive victory for the Yorkists and Edward IV.

1849 - The United Kingdom formally annexed the Punjab region of India, after defeating the Sikh Empire in the Second Anglo-Sikh War.

1971 - A left-wing military coup took place in Mali, overthrowing President Modibo Keïta. This led to the establishment of a military junta.

1973 - The last United States troops left South Vietnam, ending direct American military involvement in the Vietnam War.

2004 - Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia became NATO members, joining the alliance during a ceremony in Washington, D.C.

2008 - The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 12,362.47, marking its highest level since January 2008 before the financial crisis.

2010 - Two suicide bombings in the Moscow Metro killed at least 40 people and injured more than 100 others. The attacks were attributed to militants from the North Caucasus.

2014 - The first same-sex marriages in England and Wales took place after the legalization of such unions came into effect.

2017 - The United Kingdom formally triggered Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union, starting the process of Brexit.

These are just a few events from history that occurred on March 29th!

Historical Events on March 28

Saddam Hussein

Here are some historical events that have happened on March 28:

1939 - The Spanish Civil War ends as Madrid falls to Francisco Franco's forces.

1979 - Nuclear accident at Three Mile Island in Pennsylvania, USA. A partial meltdown of a reactor core led to fears of a major disaster.

1979 - The British House of Commons passes a vote of no confidence against James Callaghan's government, leading to a general election which Margaret Thatcher's Conservative Party would win.

2003 - The United States and three other countries begin military operations in Iraq, launching the invasion that would lead to the overthrow of Saddam Hussein.

2006 - The Enabling Act of 2006, which allows President George W. Bush to modify US immigration law, is signed into law.

2017 - Cyclone Debbie makes landfall in Queensland, Australia, causing widespread damage and flooding.

2017 - The United Kingdom triggers Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty, officially beginning the process of Brexit, leading to the UK's eventual withdrawal from the European Union.

2019 - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cuts short his visit to the United States after a rocket attack on Israel from the Gaza Strip.

These are just a few notable events that have occurred on March 28th throughout history.

Historical Events on March 27

Navy 1794

Here are some historical events that have happened on March 27th:

1309 - Pope Clement V excommunicated Venice and all its population.

1625 - Charles I becomes King of England, Scotland, and Ireland as well as claiming the title King of France.

1794 - The U.S. Government establishes a permanent navy and authorizes the building of six frigates.

1802 - The Treaty of Amiens is signed, ending the French Revolutionary War.

1836 - The first installment of "The Pickwick Papers" by Charles Dickens is published.

1855 - Abraham Gesner patents kerosene.

1866 - President Andrew Johnson vetoes civil rights bill; it later becomes the 14th amendment.

1881 - Rioting takes place in Basingstoke in protest against the Salvation Army.

1890 - A tornado strikes Louisville, Kentucky, killing 78 and injuring 200.

1912 - The first cherry blossom trees are planted in Washington, D.C.

1917 - The Seattle Metropolitans become the first U.S. team to win the Stanley Cup.

1933 - Japan leaves the League of Nations.

1945 - World War II: The Battle of Iwo Jima ends as the island is officially secured by American forces.

1958 - Nikita Khrushchev becomes Soviet Premier in addition to First Secretary of the Communist Party.

1964 - The Great Alaskan Earthquake, one of the most powerful in recorded history at a magnitude of 9.2, strikes Alaska, killing 125 people.

1973 - Marlon Brando declines the Best Actor Oscar for his role in "The Godfather," protesting Hollywood's portrayal of Native Americans.

1980 - Mount St. Helens becomes active after 123 years.

1998 - The Food and Drug Administration approves Viagra for use as a treatment for male impotence, the first pill to be approved for this condition in the United States.

2002 - Passover Massacre: A Palestinian suicide bomber kills 29 people in Netanya, Israel.

2014 - The first same-sex marriages take place in England and Wales after they were legalized by the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013.

2020 - The United States overtakes China and Italy with the most confirmed cases of COVID-19, as the number exceeds 82,000.

These are just a few events that have occurred on March 27th throughout history!