March 31 On This Day in History Timeline

Notable Figures on March 31 (14)

• Al Gore (Born: 1948-03-31) — American politician, businessman, and leading voice on environmental issues.
• Arthur D. Levinson (Born: 1950-03-31) — Prominent American businessman, former CEO of Genentech, and board member for Apple Inc.
• Charlotte Brontë (Died: 1855-03-31) — Pioneering English novelist and poet, best known for the classic novel Jane Eyre.
• Clifford Shull (Died: 2001-03-31) — American physicist renowned for pioneering work in neutron scattering techniques.
• Francis I of France (Died: 1547-03-31) — Patron of the French Renaissance, Francis I reigned from 1515 to 1547, promoting arts and exploration.
• Gordie Howe (Born: 1928-03-31) — Iconic Canadian hockey star, 'Mr. Hockey', known for unparalleled longevity and scoring records.
• Isaac Newton (Died: 1727-03-31) — Polymath who established classical mechanics and modern science through groundbreaking work in physics and mathematics.
• J. P. Morgan (Died: 1913-03-31) — Dominant financier who shaped American industry and saved the monetary system.
• Jesse Owens (Died: 1980-03-31) — Olympic track and field legend known for his four gold medals in Berlin 1936.
• John Constable (Died: 1837-03-31) — Master English Romantic landscape painter, celebrated for his depictions of Suffolk's natural beauty.
• John Donne (Died: 1631-03-31) — Metaphysical poet, scholar, and cleric whose work blended sensual and divine themes.
• Joseph Haydn (Born: 1732-03-31) — Austrian composer, pivotal in Classical forms like the Symphony and String Quartet.
• Scott Joplin (Born: 1868-03-31) — The "King of Ragtime," Scott Joplin defined the genre with masterful compositions.
• Zaha Hadid (Died: 2016-03-31) — Pioneering architect known for fluid, deconstructivist forms and 'Queen of Curves'