Historical Events
- 149th Grand National: 7/1 favourite Rough Quest, ridden by Irish jockey Mick Fitzgerald wins by 1ΒΌ lengths from Encore Un Peu
Cricket History
Lara hits 146 cricket not out in ODI vs NZ at Port-Of-Spain
- NY Mets beats NY Yankees 5-3 in an exhibition game
Event of Interest
Prince Edward & girl-friend Sophie Rhys-Jones visit Greystoke Castle
Famous Deaths
- Hugh Falkus, British filmmaker and naturalist, dies at 78
- Ryoei Saito, Japanese businessman (Daishowa Paper Manufacturing), dies at 79
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About March 30, 1996
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 28 years and 30 days
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
