Historical Events
Selena
Film "Selena" is released based on the life of singer Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, starring Jennifer Lopez in her breakthrough role, directed by Gregory Nava
- Ice Dance Championship in Lausanne, Switzerland won by Oksana Grishuk & Evgeny Platov (Rus)
Famous Deaths
- Wilbert Awdry, English Anglican cleric and children's writer (Thomas the Tank Engine), dies at 85
About March 21, 1997
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 6 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Can't Nobody Hold Me Down - Puff Daddy (Featuring Mase)
#1 Song: Mama/Who Do You Think You Are - Spice Girls
Augusto Pinochet
Benito Mussolini
Francisco Franco
Kim Jong-un
Nicolae Ceausescu
Pol Pot