What Happened on March 10, 1996

Historical Events

People's Choice Awards

22nd People's Choice Awards: Tom Hanks & Demi Moore win (Dramatic Motion Picture) and Tim Allen & Candice Bergen win (TV)

  • 37th SEC Men's Basketball Tournament: Mississippi State beats Kentucky, 84-73
  • 43rd ACC Men's Basketball Tournament: #12 Wake Forest beats #18 Georgia Tech, 75-74
  • NYC Mayor Rudy Guiliani visits Israel

Famous Deaths

  • Lucius E. Burch Jr, US civil rights leader, dies at 84
  • Ross Hunter, American film producer (Airport, Madame X, Pillow Talk), dies at about 75 (date of birth disputed)
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights

About March 10, 1996

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 28 years, 1 month and 18 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Pisces

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: One Sweet Day - Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men
  • UK #1 Song: How Deep Is Your Love - Take That