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What Happened on March 31, 1906

Historical Events

Theater Premiere

George Bernard Shaw's 1898 play "Caesar and Cleopatra" premieres in a German version in Berlin, German Empire

  • Intercollegiate Athletic Association of the United States is founded to set rules in amateur sports; becomes the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) in 1910

Famous Birthdays

  • Lauri Saikkola, Finnish violinist (Viipuri Symphony, 1923–34; Helsinki Philharmonic, 1934–65), and composer (Laulusarja; Unen kaivo), born in Viipuri, Grand Duchy of Finland (d. 1995)

About March 31, 1906

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 118 years, 3 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aries