Important Events From This day in History – 31 March

Today in History

• 1999 The film The Matrix is released

  The science fiction story about the adventures of computer programmer Neo was not only a commercial success, but it also left an indelible mark on action filmmaking due to its innovative use of slow-motion and spinning cameras.

• 1985 The first edition of WrestleMania is held in New York

  The annual event is the world’s most important wrestling meet. It is the biggest event organized by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).

• 1964 Following a coup d’etat, a military dictatorship takes charge in Brazil

  Humberto Castelo Branco’s regime suppressed the left-wing opposition, resulting in widespread social unrest and strike action, particularly in 1968.

• 1918 The United States switch to DST for the first time

  Most parts of the United States change their clocks twice a year. Hawaii and most of Arizona are exceptions. Germany was the first country to use DST in 1916.

• 1889 The Eiffel Tower is opened

  Alexandre Gustave Eiffel, a French engineer, unfurled a French flag from the top of the tower, which has since become Paris’ most iconic landmark.