March 31 in History

• 1885

  March 31, 1885:

  The Bechuanaland Protectorate is founded by the United Kingdom in South Africa.

• 1889

  March 31, 1889:

  The Eiffel Tower is formally inaugurated in the capital Paris, France

• 1920

  March 31, 1920:

  The Irish Home Rule law is accepted by the British parliaments.

• 1921

  March 31, 1921:

  The Royal Australian Air Force is created.

• 1962

  March 31, 1962:

  The song "Soldier Boy" is released by the American girls group known as ‘The Shirelles’.

• 1972

  March 31, 1972:

  The English rock band called ‘The Beatles’ dissolves.

• 1985

  March 31, 1985:

  The city of New York holds the first edition of WrestleMania.

• 1992

  March 31, 1992:

  Moscow signs the Treaty of Federation.

• 1999

  March 31, 1999:

  The science fiction film titled “The Matrix” is released. The film features Canadian actor Keanu Reeves and other stars like Carrie-Anne Moss and Joe Pantoliano.

• 2018

  March 31, 2018:

  Anti-government protest in Armenia known as the ‘Armenian revolution’ begins.