Thursday, 31st March 1983 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 2°C and 11°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 Thursday, 31st March in Berlin, DE.
On Thursday, 31st March 1983, Berlin was shrouded in drizzle as the city remained divided between East and West during the Cold War era. The city's strategic importance as a political and cultural centre meant it was a focal point for international attention throughout this period. The weather conditions reflected the grey atmosphere typical of early spring in the region, with temperatures remaining cool as the season transitioned.
This date in history marks several significant events that shaped nations and movements. In 2018, Nikol Pashinyan initiated his historic protest walk from the city of Gyumri, which catalysed the Armenian revolution and led to major political change in the country. More than a century earlier, in 1913, Arnold Schoenberg conducted the Vienna Concert Society in a concert of expressionist music that provoked such strong reactions from the audience that rioting erupted, marking a pivotal moment in musical history and the reception of avant-garde composition.
Astrologically, this date fell under the sign of Aries, a period associated with initiative and new beginnings. The moon was in its new moon phase, a time traditionally linked to fresh starts and introspection. These celestial conditions framed the day within the broader context of seasonal and astronomical cycles that have long influenced human perception and activity.
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Fortune of the Day
31st March in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
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 Pig (Water).
Fun Facts About 31st March
Name Days in Your Language: Ames, Amos, Bambi, Thurston
Someone born on this day in 1983 would be 43 years old today — just 15,707 days into life, which is roughly 376,973 hours, 22,618,438 minutes, or 1,357,106,282 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
- Andreas Dober, Austrian footballer (1986)
- James King, Scottish rugby player (1986)
- Paulo Machado, Portuguese footballer (1986)
- Steve Bernier, Canadian ice hockey player (1985)
- Jo-Lonn Dunbar, American football player (1985)
- Jesper Hansen, Danish footballer (1985)
- Ivan Mishyn, Ukrainian race car driver (1985)
- Kory Sheets, American football player (1985)
- Jalmar Sjöberg, Swedish wrestler (1985)
- David Clarkson, Canadian ice hockey player (1984)
Lives Remembered on 31st March
- Jerry Paris, American actor and director (born 1925) (1986)
- Christina Stead, Australian author and academic (born 1902) (1983)
- Enid Bagnold, English author and playwright (born 1889) (1981)
- Vladimír Holan, Czech poet and author (born 1905) (1980)
- Jesse Owens, American sprinter and long jumper (born 1913) (1980)
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)