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March 31st in History
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March 31st in History
1889
: The Eiffel Tower in Paris, 985ft tall, was officially opened
1939
: Britain and France agree to support Poland if Germany takes any action against it
1986
: The largest local government in the world, 'The Greater London Council', is abolished
March 31st birthdays
1732
: Franz Joseph Haydn, Austrian composer of symphonies and quartets
1811
: Robert Bunsen, German who invented the 'Bunsen' burner