The Soviet Union launches Luna 10 which later becomes the first space probe to enter orbit around the Moon. Date: March 31, 1966 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 31 📅 Events on this day in 1966 📅 On This Day (Today)

American President Lyndon B. Johnson speaks to the nation of "Steps to Limit the War in Vietnam" in a television address. At the conclusion of his speech, he announces: "I shall not seek, and I will not accept, the nomination of my party for another term as your President." Date: March 31, 1968 Read more…

Explorer 1 re-enters the Earth's atmosphere after 12 years in orbit. Date: March 31, 1970 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 31 📅 Events on this day in 1970 📅 On This Day (Today)

The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad operates its final train after being ordered to liquidate its assets because of bankruptcy and debts owed to creditors. Date: March 31, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 31 📅 Events on this day in 1980 📅 On This Day (Today)

Mexicana de Aviación Flight 940 crashes into the Sierra Madre Oriental mountain range near the Mexican town of Maravatío, killing 167. Date: March 31, 1986 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 31 📅 Events on this day in 1986 📅 On This Day (Today)

Approximately 200,000 protesters take to the streets of London to protest against the newly introduced Poll Tax. Date: March 31, 1990 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 31 📅 Events on this day in 1990 📅 On This Day (Today)

The Warsaw Pact formally disbands. Date: March 31, 1991 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 31 📅 Events on this day in 1991 📅 On This Day (Today)

Georgian independence referendum: Nearly 99 percent of the voters support the country's independence from the Soviet Union. Date: March 31, 1991 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 31 📅 Events on this day in 1991 📅 On This Day (Today)

The Treaty of Federation is signed in Moscow. Date: March 31, 1992 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 31 📅 Events on this day in 1992 📅 On This Day (Today)

The USS Missouri, the last active United States Navy battleship, is decommissioned in Long Beach, California. Date: March 31, 1992 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 31 📅 Events on this day in 1992 📅 On This Day (Today)