Historical Events
- Chris Harris scores 130 in losing NZ side v Australia, World Cup
- John Winston Howard becomes the 25th Prime Minister of Australia. His term in office is the second longest in Australian history, ending December 3, 2007.
- Mark Waugh scores 110 v NZ for his third century of the World Cup
- The EU Database Directive is passed
Famous Deaths
- Barry Appleby, British cartoonist (The Gambols), dies at 86
- Charles Oatley, English electrical engineer (developed scanning electron microscope), dies at 92
- John Henry Pyle Pafford, librarian, dies at 96
- Vince Edwards, American actor, director, and singer (Ben Casey, The Devil's Brigade, Matt Lincoln, Firehouse), dies of cancer at 67
About March 11, 1996
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 2 months and 28 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
