Saturday, 31st March 1990 in London
Welcome to your daily snapshot of London! Explore 58 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in London. 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 London brings sunny with temperatures between 3°C and 15°C. Tonight's moon is in its waning gibbous 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 London, GB.
The date 31st March holds significance across multiple centuries of European history. In 1913, Arnold Schoenberg conducted the Vienna Concert Society in a performance of expressionist music that provoked such a hostile reaction from the audience that a riot broke out, marking a pivotal moment in the reception of modern classical composition. Nearly a century later, in 1959, the 14th Dalai Lama reached the Tawang Monastery in Arunachal Pradesh, India, after escaping from Tibet during a two-week journey that would reshape religious and political dynamics in Asia.
London, the capital of the United Kingdom, is one of Europe's most significant metropolitan centres, serving as the financial and cultural heart of the country. The city's influence extends globally through its historical institutions, diverse population, and ongoing role in shaping international affairs.
On this particular day in London, conditions were sunny with favourable weather throughout. The moon was in its waning gibbous phase, having passed its full stage several days prior. Astrologically, this fell within the Aries period, a time associated with the zodiac's initiatory qualities.
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What the Weather Had in Store for London on 31st March 1990
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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 waning gibbous phase.
Chinese year of the Horse (Metal).
Fun Facts About 31st March
Name Days in Your Language: Ames, Amos, Bambi, Thurston
Someone born on this day in 1990 would be 36 years old today — just 13,150 days into life, which is roughly 315,601 hours, 18,936,114 minutes, or 1,136,166,868 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
- Mikael Ishak, Swedish footballer (1993)
- Stijn de Looijer, Dutch footballer (1992)
- Adam Zampa, Australian cricketer (1992)
- Milan Milanović, Serbian footballer (1991)
- Rodney Sneijder, Dutch footballer (1991)
- George Iloka, American football player (1990)
- Lyra McKee, Irish journalist (died 2019) (1990)
- Sandra Roma, Swedish tennis player (1990)
- Alberto Martín Romo García Adámez, Spanish footballer (1989)
- Nejc Vidmar, Slovenian footballer (1989)
Lives Remembered on 31st March
- Brandon Lee, American actor and martial artist (born 1965) (1993)
- Mitchell Parish, Lithuanian-American songwriter (born 1900) (1993)
- Theofylaktos Papakonstantinou, Greek columnist, political and social analyst and historian (born 1905) (1991)
- William McMahon, Australian lawyer and politician, 20th Prime Minister of Australia (born 1908) (1988)
- Jerry Paris, American actor and director (born 1925) (1986)
- Christina Stead, Australian author and academic (born 1902) (1983)
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?
- 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)
- The Treaty of Federation is signed in Moscow. (1992)
- Georgian independence referendum: Nearly 99 percent of the voters support the country's independence from the Soviet Union. (1991)
- The Warsaw Pact formally disbands. (1991)
- Approximately 200,000 protesters take to the streets of London to protest against the newly introduced Poll Tax. (1990)