On This Day: March 31

3 verified moments happened on March 31. Here they are in the order they actually happened — the same kind of puzzle you solve in Whensly every day.

1. 1889🗼 Gustave Eiffel inaugurates his wrought-iron tower in Paris, then the tallest structure in the world.History · Source: Official Eiffel Tower site, 'The birth of the Eiffel Tower' (Mar 31 1889)
2. 1986 Freshman Pervis Ellison scores 25 points and grabs 11 rebounds as Louisville beats Duke 72-69 to win the NCAA men's basketball championship, earning Most Outstanding Player.Sports · Source: Wikipedia '1986 NCAA Division I championship game'; Sports-Reference box score - March 31, 1986, Louisville 72-69 Duke.
3. 1999🕶️ The Matrix opens in theaters, as Neo discovers reality is a simulation and bends bullets in slow-motion combat.Movies & TV · Source: HISTORY, 'The Matrix released' (Mar 31 1999)