1992⚡ Event
USS Missouri Decommissioned
The USS Missouri, the last active United States Navy battleship, was decommissioned in Long Beach, California.
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What Happened on March 31?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for March 31 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on March 31(5)
1995⚡ Event
Selena Murdered
American singer-songwriter Selena, known as the "queen of Tejano music", was murdered by the president of her fan club. Her death deeply affected the Latino community.
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2004⚡ Event
Old National Library Building Closure
The Old National Library Building in Singapore was closed for tunnel construction, despite public protests.
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2018⚡ Event
Nikol Pashinyan's Protest Walk Begins
Nikol Pashinyan began a protest walk in Gyumri, initiating the 2018 Armenian revolution.
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2023⚡ Event
Belvidere Tornado Collapse
A tornado caused the collapse of a concert venue in Belvidere, Illinois, resulting in one death and 48 injuries.
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Birthdays on March 31(5)
2004🎂 Birth
Samson Baidoo
Birth of Samson Baidoo, an Austrian professional footballer.
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2004🎂 Birth
Mateo Sanabria
Birth of Mateo Sanabria, an Argentine professional footballer.
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2004🎂 Birth
Alex Luna
Birth of Alex Luna, an Argentine professional footballer.
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2005🎂 Birth
Reed Baker-Whiting
Birth of Reed Baker-Whiting, an American professional footballer.
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Deaths on March 31(5)
2022🕊️ Death
Shirley Burkovich
Shirley Burkovich, former American All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL) player, has died.
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2022🕊️ Death
Patrick Demarchelier
Patrick Demarchelier, a renowned French fashion photographer, has died.
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2024🕊️ Death
Barbara Rush
Death of Barbara Rush, an American actress (born 1927).
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2025🕊️ Death
Sian Barbara Allen
Death of Sian Barbara Allen, an American television actress (born 1946).
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2025🕊️ Death
Betty Webb
Death of Betty Webb, an English code breaker (born 1923).
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March 31 in History
March 31 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on March 31
Examples currently recorded for March 31 include USS Missouri Decommissioned (1992), Selena Murdered (1995), Old National Library Building Closure (2004). View all events →
Birthdays on March 31
People recorded as born on March 31 include Japhet Tanganga, Samson Baidoo, Mateo Sanabria. View all birthdays →
Deaths on March 31
Remembered figures who died on March 31 include Shirley Burkovich, Patrick Demarchelier, Barbara Rush. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on March 31?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for March 31: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for March 31?
- One event currently recorded for March 31 is: USS Missouri Decommissioned.
- Who was born on March 31?
- People recorded as born on March 31 include Japhet Tanganga, Samson Baidoo, Mateo Sanabria.
- How many historical events are recorded for March 31?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for March 31.
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