Historical Events
- England beats Ireland, 28-15 at Twickenham for a second consecutive Five Nations Rugby Championship and Triple Crown; fly-half Paul Grayson lands 6 penalties, a conversion and drop goal
Boxing Title Fight
Mike Tyson TKOs Frank Bruno in 3rd round to gain heavyweight title
- Montreal Canadien's 1st game in their new arena (Bell Center)
Famous Weddings
Pat Summerall
Sportscaster Pat Summerall (65) weds Cherilyn Burns in Florida
Famous Deaths
- Charlie Barnett, American actor and comedian, dies of AIDS at 41
- Joseph Lee Pope, singer, dies at 62
- Olive Netta Parsons, co-founder (Collet's bookshop), dies at 104
- Peter Clemoes, Anglo-Saxon scholar, dies at 76
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About March 16, 1996
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 28 years, 1 month and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: One Sweet Day - Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men
#1 Song: How Deep Is Your Love - Take That
