Births on March 31

Valeria Gorlats

Born on March 31, 1998

Valeria Gorlats, Estonian tennis player

Valeria Gorlats (born 31 March 1998) is an Estonian tennis player.

On 31 October 2016, she reached her best singles ranking of world No. 883. On 12 September 2016, she peaked at No. 975 in the doubles rankings.

Playing for Estonia at the Fed Cup, Gorlats has a win–loss record of 3–12.

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Events on 1998

4 May

Unabomber
A federal judge in Sacramento, California, gives "Unabomber" Theodore Kaczynski four life sentences plus 30 years after Kaczynski accepts a plea agreement sparing him from the death penalty.
6 May

Houston Astros
Kerry Wood strikes out 20 Houston Astros to tie the major league record held by Roger Clemens. He threw a one-hitter and did not walk a batter in his fifth career start.
26 May

Ellis Island
The Supreme Court of the United States rules that Ellis Island, the historic gateway for millions of immigrants, is mainly in the state of New Jersey, not New York.
4 Jun

Oklahoma City bombing
Terry Nichols is sentenced to life in prison for his role in the Oklahoma City bombing.
5 Jun

General Motors
A strike begins at the General Motors parts factory in Flint, Michigan, that quickly spreads to five other assembly plants. The strike lasts seven weeks.

Births on March 31

Valeria Gorlats

Born on March 31, 1998

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Events on 1998

Unabomber

Houston Astros

Ellis Island

Oklahoma City bombing

General Motors