Saturday, 31st March 1945 in Berlin
Welcome to your daily snapshot of Berlin! Explore 58 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in Berlin. From remarkable moments in local and world history to the people who left their mark — find out what makes today special. Today's weather in Berlin brings drizzly with temperatures between 5°C and 12°C. Tonight's moon is in its new moon phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Aries. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Saturday, 31st March in Berlin, DE.
On 31st March 1945, Berlin was experiencing drizzly conditions as the city faced its final weeks before surrender during the Second World War. The weather reflected the bleakness of the moment, with overcast skies and persistent moisture marking the atmospheric conditions across the German capital. Berlin, situated on the Spree River in northeastern Germany, had grown into a major European city and cultural hub before becoming the epicentre of Nazi power and, by this date, the target of relentless Allied bombardment. The city's transformation from pre-war metropolis to war-torn capital had been profound and devastating.
Two significant events from history share this calendar date. In 1995, TAROM Flight 371 crashed near Balotești in Romania, killing all 60 people on board in one of the deadliest aviation disasters in Eastern European history. Separately that same year, Nikol Pashinyan, who would later become Prime Minister of Armenia, began his protest walk from Gyumri, an action that would catalyse the 2018 Armenian revolution and reshape the nation's political landscape.
The astronomical conditions on this date reflected a new moon phase, marking the beginning of the lunar cycle. Those born on this day fell under the zodiac sign of Aries, characterised in astrology by traits of initiative and determination. The combination of drizzly weather, new moon conditions, and the Aries influence created a particular atmospheric context for the date.
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What the Weather Had in Store for Berlin on 31st March 1945
Silence teaches what words cannot defend.
Fortune of the Day
31st March in the Stars – Star Sign Aries
Personality Profile
Personality People born on March 31st blend Aries' fiery directness with Jupiter's expansive wisdom. They are energetic pioneers who approach life with courage and optimism, charming others with their infectious enthusiasm. Philosophical depth subtly tempers their impulsiveness.
Strengths & Weaknesses These individuals possess remarkable courage, decisive action, and genuine inspirational power. Impatience and overconfidence are their main weaknesses—they often underestimate obstacles and rush into decisions without sufficient reflection or preparation.
Love Those born this day love with intensity and adventure-seeking spirit. They seek partners who share their enthusiasm and respect their independence. Generosity and passion create profound emotional connections.
Caree & Finance Professionally, these people excel in leadership, entrepreneurship, or pioneering creative fields. Their financial optimism leads to opportunity-grabbing, yet poor planning can cause losses. Long-term strategies stabilize their wealth accumulation.
Health These natives enjoy robust energy and natural vitality. Their fast-paced lifestyle requires regular movement and caution against overexertion. Mental balance through meditation or philosophy stabilizes their impulsive nature.
That night, the moon was in its new moon phase.
Chinese year of the Rooster (Wood).
Fun Facts About 31st March
Name Days in Your Language: Ames, Amos, Bambi, Thurston
Someone born on this day in 1945 would be 81 years old today — just 29,631 days into life, which is roughly 711,158 hours, 42,669,490 minutes, or 2,560,169,430 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 90. day of the year.
There are 275 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 13 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 31st March
- Gary Doer, Canadian politician and diplomat, 20th Premier of Manitoba (1948)
- Al Gore, American soldier and politician, 45th Vice President of the United States and Nobel Prize laureate (1948)
- Rhea Perlman, American actress (1948)
- Gustaaf Van Cauter, Belgian cyclist (1948)
- Augustin Banyaga, Rwandan-American mathematician and academic (1947)
- Wendy Overton, American tennis player (1947)
- Kristian Blak, Danish-Faroese pianist, composer, and producer (1947)
- Don Foster, English academic and politician (1947)
- César Gaviria, Colombian economist and politician, 36th President of Colombia (1947)
- Eliyahu M. Goldratt, Israeli physicist and economist (died 2011) (1947)
Lives Remembered on 31st March
- Stephen Lewis, Canadian politician and diplomat, 14th Canadian Ambassador to the United Nations (born 1937) (2026)
- Sian Barbara Allen, American television actress (born 1946) (2025)
- Betty Webb, English code breaker (born 1923) (2025)
- Barbara Rush, American actress (born 1927) (2024)
- Shirley Burkovich, former American All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL) player (born 1933) (2022)
- Patrick Demarchelier, French fashion photographer (born 1943) (2022)
- Moana Jackson, New Zealand lawyer specialising in constitutional law (born 1945) (2022)
- Tullio Moneta, Italian mercenary and actor (born 1937) (2022)
- Ken Reitz, American baseball player (born 1951) (2021)
- Muhammad Wakkas, Bangladeshi teacher and parliamentarian (born 1952) (2021)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 31st March
- Cesar Chavez Day (California, Washington (state))
- Christian feast day Abdas of Susa
- Christian feast day Acathius of Melitene (Eastern Orthodox Church)
- Christian feast day Anesius and companions
- Christian feast day Benjamin
- Christian feast day Balbina
- Christian feast day John Donne (Anglican Communion, Lutheran)
- Christian feast day Natalia Tułasiewicz
- Christian feast day March 31 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Freedom Day (Malta)
- International Transgender Day of Visibility
- King Nangklao Memorial Day (Thailand)
- Thomas Mundy Peterson Day (New Jersey, United States)
- Transfer Day (US Virgin Islands)
- World Backup Day
What Happened on 31st March?
- A historic tornado outbreak occurs in the American Midwest and South. (2023)
- Start of the 2018 Armenian revolution. (2018)
- NASA astronaut Scott Kelly and Roscosmos cosmonaut Mikhail Kornienko return to Earth after a yearlong mission at the International Space Station. (2016)
- The dwarf planet Makemake is discovered by a team led by astronomer Michael E. Brown at the Palomar Observatory. (2005)
- Iraq War in Anbar Province: In Fallujah, Iraq, four American private military contractors working for Blackwater USA, are killed after being ambushed. (2004)
- Netscape releases Mozilla source code under an open source license. (1998)
- Selena is murdered by her fan club president Yolanda Saldívar at a Days Inn in Corpus Christi, Texas. (1995)
- TAROM Flight 371, an Airbus A310-300, crashes near Balotesti, Romania, killing all 60 people on board. (1995)
- The Macao Basic Law is adopted by the Eighth National People's Congress of China to take effect December 20, 1999. Resumption by China of the Exercise of Sovereignty over Macao (1993)
- The USS Missouri, the last active United States Navy battleship, is decommissioned in Long Beach, California. (1992)