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March 31st - what happened, who was born, and who died on this day in history

Find out what major events happened on this day in history, who was born and who died on March 31st. If you celebrate your birthday on March 31st, discover which famous people in history you share your birthday with.


Some of the famous people who were born on this day


March 31st 1732


Composer Joseph Haydn was born.


March 31st 1844


The Scottish author Andrew Lang was born.


March 31st 1935


The American actor Richard Chamberlain was born.

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Some of the famous people who died on this day


March 31st 1809


The composer Franz Joseph Haydn died on his 77th birthday.


March 31st 1837


The English painter John Constable died, age 60.


March 31st 1855


The English author Charlotte Bronte died, age 38.

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Some of the famous events that happend on this day


March 31st 1896


In the USA, Whitcomb Judson patented the zip fastener.


March 31st 1986


Hampton Court Palace in London was severely damaged by a fire.







 

 

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