What Happened on March 2, 1996

Historical Events

Cricket World Cup

Despite Sachin Tendulkar's masterful 137 in India's 3 for 272, Sri Lanka wins Cricket World Cup match in Delhi by 6 wickets; Sanath Jayasuriya 79, Hashan Tillakaratne 70no

Famous Deaths

Jacobo Majluta Azar, 47th President of the Dominican Republic (1978-82), dies at 61
Lyle Talbot [Lysle Henderson], American stage and screen actor (The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet - "Joe"), dies of congestive heart failure at 94
Yrrah [Harry Lammertink], Dutch cartoonist (Vrij Netherland), dies at 63

1996 Highlights