Historical Events
- 50,000 swimmers raise 15 million for charity during BT's Swimathon '96
- A nightclub fire in Quezon City, Philippines kills 162.
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
1996 Highlights
About March 18, 1996
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 25 years, 4 months and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes
Holidays: St. Patrick's Day (Ireland, United Kingdom)
Generation Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Pisces
