Historical Events
- 50,000 swimmers raise 15 million for charity during BT's Swimathon '96
- A nightclub fire in Quezon City, Philippines kills 162.
Anthology 2
Apple Records releases The Beatles "Anthology 2" (double CD/triple LP)", the second of 3-part series of rare recordings and outtakes by the Beatles; set covers the years 1965-68, as well as new collaboration "Real Love" - a John Lennon demo augmented by additional lyrics and performances by the surviving three; album tops record charts in US and UK
Famous Birthdays
- Madeline Carroll, American actress
Famous Deaths
- Jacquetta Hawkes, English archaeologist, dies at 85
- Odysseas Elytis, Greek poet (Nobel Prize 1979), dies at 84
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About March 18, 1996
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 28 years, 1 month and 10 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Pisces
Holidays: St. Patrick's Day (Ireland, United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Because You Loved Me (From "Up Close & Personal") - Celine Dion
#1 Song: How Deep Is Your Love - Take That
