Thursday, 31st March 2011 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 drizzly with temperatures between 8°C and 17°C. Tonight's moon is in its waxing 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 Thursday, 31st March in London, GB.
On 31st March 2011, London experienced drizzly conditions as the city continued its routine under the influence of spring's arrival. The British capital, situated on the Thames in South East England, serves as the political and cultural heart of the United Kingdom, home to approximately nine million residents and countless historical landmarks that span centuries of development. The date fell under the zodiac sign of Aries, whilst the moon reached its waxing gibbous phase, marking a period of increasing lunar illumination.
Historical events of this significance include the TAROM Flight 371 disaster in 1995, when an aircraft crashed near Balote?ti, Romania, claiming all sixty lives aboard. More recently, in 2018, Nikol Pashinyan began his protest walk from the city of Gyumri, an action that would catalyse the Armenian revolution and reshape the nation's political landscape. These events, separated by decades, represent different forms of human endeavour and resilience across European territories.
The historical record for this date extends considerably further back, demonstrating how specific calendar dates accumulate significance over centuries. DayAtlas provides comprehensive information about weather patterns for any given date and location, whilst simultaneously cataloguing notable events, famous births and deaths that occurred on those dates, offering users a multifaceted perspective on any day in history.
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What the Weather Had in Store for London on 31st March 2011
Opposition reveals the shape of one's own will.
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 waxing gibbous phase.
Chinese year of the Rabbit (Metal).
Fun Facts About 31st March
Name Days in Your Language: Ames, Amos, Bambi, Thurston
Someone born on this day in 2011 would be 15 years old today — just 5,525 days into life, which is roughly 132,615 hours, 7,956,903 minutes, or 477,414,182 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
- Reed Baker-Whiting, American professional footballer (2005)
- Samson Baidoo, Austrian professional footballer (2004)
- Mateo Sanabria, Argentine professional footballer (2004)
- Alex Luna, Argentine professional footballer (2004)
- Japhet Tanganga, English footballer (1999)
- Brooke Scullion, Irish Singer (1999)
- Jens Odgaard, Danish professional footballer (1999)
- Denys Strekalin, Ukrainian-born pair skater (1999)
- Adam Chrzanowski, Polish professional footballer (1999)
- Santiago Chocobares, Argentine rugby union player (1999)
Lives Remembered on 31st March
- Gonzalo Anes, Spanish economist, historian, and academic (born 1931) (2014)
- Roger Somville, Belgian painter (born 1923) (2014)
- Charles Amarin Brand, French archbishop (born 1920) (2013)
- Ernie Bridge, Australian singer and politician (born 1936) (2013)
- Bob Clarke, American illustrator (born 1926) (2013)
- Ahmad Sayyed Javadi, Iranian lawyer and politician, Iranian Minister of Interior (born 1917) (2013)
- Dmitri Uchaykin, Russian ice hockey player (born 1980) (2013)
- Judith Adams, New Zealand-Australian nurse and politician (born 1943) (2012)
- Dale R. Corson, American physicist and academic (born 1914) (2012)
- Bernard O. Gruenke, American stained glass artist (born 1914) (2012)
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)