2026
March 31, 2026
Ongoing Iran–US tensions and Strait of Hormuz crisis
Reports of Iranian drone strike on Kuwaiti oil tanker Al Salmi in Dubai port. Continued military actions and diplomatic efforts involving the US, Israel, and Iran amid regional conflicts.
2025
March 31, 2025
Devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar
Death toll exceeded 2,000 with widespread destruction in Mandalay and impacts in Thailand. International aid efforts were mobilized as rescue operations continued.
March 31, 2025
Marine Le Pen convicted of embezzlement
France's far-right leader found guilty of misusing EU funds, barred from running for office for five years.
2024
March 31, 2024
International Transgender Day of Visibility
Observed globally alongside Easter in many countries. Various political statements and cultural events marked the day.
2023
March 31, 2023
Major Tornado Outbreak in the US Midwest and South
Significant severe weather event causing widespread damage across multiple states.
2022
March 31, 2022
Russian forces withdraw from Chernobyl area
Reports emerged of radiation exposure risks to soldiers during the early stages of the invasion of Ukraine.
2021
March 31, 2021
Alfred Aho and Jeffrey Ullman receive Turing Award
Recognized for fundamental contributions to the theory and practice of compiler design.
March 31, 2021
New York legalizes recreational marijuana
Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation (sales delayed).
2016–2020
March 31, 2019
Nipsey Hussle fatally shot in Los Angeles
The rapper and activist was killed outside his clothing store.
March 31, 2018
Start of the 2018 Armenian Velvet Revolution
Protests began leading to significant political change.
March 31, 2017
Deadly mudslides in Mocoa, Colombia
Over 200 people killed due to heavy rains.
March 31, 2016
Scott Kelly returns from year-long ISS mission
NASA astronaut and cosmonaut Mikhail Kornienko completed a historic one-year stay in space.