Historical Events
Event of Interest
George Bernard Shaw's 1898 play "Caesar and Cleopatra" premieres in a German version in Berlin, German Empire
- Intercollegiate Athletic Association of the United States is founded to set rules in amateur sports; becomes the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) in 1910
Famous Birthdays
- Lauri Saikkola, Finnish violinist (Viipuri Symphony, 1923–34; Helsinki Philharmonic, 1934–65), and composer (Laulusarja; Unen kaivo), born in Viipuri, Grand Duchy of Finland (d. 1995)
About March 31, 1906
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 118 years and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aries