What Happened on March 31, 1905

Historical Events

  • 67th Grand National: Frank Mason victorious aboard Kirkland; first Welsh-trained horse to win the event

Visit of Wilhelm II

Emperor Wilhelm II of Germany visits Tangier, Morocco and proclaims Germany's support of Moroccan independence and equal opportunity for all powers to trade there

Famous Birthdays

  • George Treweeke, Australian Rugby League second rower (7 Tests, South Sydney), born in Grahamstown, NSW (d. 1991)
  • Gerald Pearson, American physicist and inventor of the solar cell, born in Salem, Oregon (d. 1987) [1]

About March 31, 1905

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 119 years, 1 month and 2 days
Leap Year: No

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