Historical Events
- Auckland beat Wellington by 9 wickets to win Shell Trophy Final
Famous Deaths
- David Bowman, Scottish trade unionist (National Union of Railwaymen), dies at 82
- John Joseph Krol, American clergyman (Roman Catholic Archbishop of Philadelphia, 1961-88), dies at 85
- Leo Malet, French crime novelist, dies at 86
- Ludwig Freiherr von Hammerstein-Equord, German journalist, dies at 76
- Marguerite Duras, French novelist and playwright (Sea Wall), dies at 81
- Meyer Schapiro, Lithuanian-born American art historian, dies at 91
1996 Highlights
About March 3, 1996
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 3 months and 5 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
