What Happened on March 12, 1996

Historical Events

  • Leeward Islands beat Trinidad by 73 runs to win Red Stripe Trophy

Famous Deaths

  • Charles Bruce Perry, English physician (rheumatism and cardiac disease), dies at 92
  • Gyula Kallai, Prime Minister of Hungry (1965-67), dies at 85
  • J. A. Cuddon, English dictionary writer (Dictionary of Literary Terms), dies at 67
  • Larry Osborne, Trinidadian-British army officer and navigator air traffic controller (1st black man to reach rank of Group Captain rank), dies at 73
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights

About March 12, 1996

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 28 years, 1 month and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Pisces

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: One Sweet Day - Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men
  • UK #1 Song: How Deep Is Your Love - Take That