Historical Events
Academy Awards
68th Academy Awards: "Braveheart", Nicolas Cage & Susan Sarandon win
- Comet C/1996 B2 (Hyakutake) approaches within 0.1018 AUs of Earth
- Freedom Shoemakers on Maryport's Solway Estate closes
- Ice Dance Championship at Edmonton won by Gritshuk & Platov (RUS)
- Ice Pairs Championship at Edmonton won by Eltsova & Bushkov (RUS)
- Ladies Figure Skating Championship in Edmonton won by Michelle Kwan (USA)
Sports History
Men's Figure Skating Championship in Edmonton won by Todd Eldredge (USA)
- The European Union's Veterinarian Committee bans the export of British beef and its by-products as a result of "mad cow disease" (BSE).
- US issues newly-redesigned $100 bill
Famous Deaths
- John Snagge, British newsreader and commentator for the BBC (Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race), dies at 91
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About March 25, 1996
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 28 years, 1 month and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Because You Loved Me (From "Up Close & Personal") - Celine Dion
#1 Song: Firestarter - The Prodigy
