31 March 1889 March 30, 2012 Author: Staff The Eiffel Tower is officially opened. Famous Words of Inspiration..."I recently had my annual physical examination, which I get once every seven years, and when the nurse weighed me, I was shocked to discover how much stronger the Earth's gravitational pull has become since 1990." Dave Barry — Click here for more from Dave Barry Related posts: 15 January 1889 24 December 1974 Categories: History Tags: 1889, 31 March