31 March: Significant events that took place on this day in the past
31 March: Significant events that took place on this day in the past
31 March: Historical events
1918 – Daylight Saving Time went into operation
In a sequence of events that took place in March 1918, after the Standard Time Act was passed by Congress and was later signed into law by President Woodrow Wilson, Daylight Saving Time went into effect in the US for the first time.
1931 – Nicaragua earthquake
A 6.1-moment magnitude struck Nicaragua’s capital city Managua on 31 March 1931 which caused major damage and a widespread fire. This also destroyed several buildings and further led to the death of over 2,000 people.
1968 – Lyndon B. Johnson’s withdrawal speech
In a shocking announcement, then-US President Lyndon B Johnson on 31 March 1968 stunned the nation by informing that he no longer was a candidate for the Democratic nomination for president.
1992 – USS Missouri was decommissioned
On this date back in 1992, the 887-foot USS Missouri was decommissioned for a second and final time. A historic day that met with pride and sadness, the ship was also the last U.S. battleship still in service.
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