March 31

March 31: This Day in History

• 1889— The Eiffel Tower was inaugurated in Paris, France, standing as the tallest man-made structure in the world at the time.
• 1917— The United States officially took possession of the Virgin Islands, purchased from Denmark for $25 million.
• 1933— The U.S. Congress established the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), putting 250,000 unemployed men to work in national parks and forests.
• 1959— The 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, fled Tibet and was granted political asylum in India after a failed uprising against Chinese rule.

Famous Birthdays on March 31

• René Descartes (1596) — french philosopher known for 'i think, therefore i am'
• Ewan McGregor (1971) — scottish actor known for star wars and trainspotting
• Al Gore (1948) — 45th vice president of the united states and climate activist
• Cesar Chavez (1927) — american labor leader and civil rights activist
• Christopher Walken (1943) — american actor and academy award winner

What Happens on March 31?

Did You Know? March 31 Fun Facts

• The Eiffel Tower was originally intended to be a temporary structure and was nearly demolished after 20 years.
• March 31 falls under the Aries zodiac sign.
• Cesar Chavez Day is a federal commemorative holiday in the United States honoring the civil rights and labor leader.

Count Down to Events on March 31

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