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What Happened on March 31, 1854

Historical Events

  • Treaty of Kanagawa: Commodore Perry forces Japan to opens ports to US

Famous Birthdays

  • Dugald Clerk, Scottish engineer and inventor (1st 2-stroke motorcycle engine), born in Glasgow, Scotland (d. 1932)

About March 31, 1854

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 170 years, 3 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Aries