Famous Birthdays
- Clement Studebaker, American manufacturer (horse-drawn vehicles, later made early automobiles), born in East Berlin, Pennsylvania (d. 1901)
Famous Deaths
- Johann Franz Volkert, Austrian composer, dies at 64
1831 Highlights
About March 12, 1831
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 192 years, 2 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Pisces