Historical Events
- "Getting Away With Murder" opens at Broadhurst NYC for 17 performances
Cricket World Cup
Cricket World Cup, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan: Aravinda de Silva scores 107 no and takes 3/42 as Sri Lanka beats Australia by 7 wickets; Sanath Jayasuriya, Player of Series
- ICC Men's Cricket ODI World Cup, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan: Sri Lanka upset Australia by 7 wickets for their first title; Player of the Match: Aravinda de Silva (SL) 107 no (124), 3/42 & 2 catches
Theatrical Finale
Revival of William Inge's stage drama "Bus Stop, starring Billy Crudup and Mary-Louise Parker, closes at the Circle in the Square Theater, NYC, after 29 performances
Famous Deaths
- Bela Szigeti, Hungarian theoretical physicist, dies at 83
- Rene Clement, French film director (Forbidden Games), dies at 83
- Terry Stafford, American singer (b. 1941)
- Thomas Enders, American diplomat, dies at 64
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About March 17, 1996
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 28 years, 1 month and 11 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Pisces
Holidays: St. Patrick's Day (Ireland, United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Because You Loved Me (From "Up Close & Personal") - Celine Dion
#1 Song: How Deep Is Your Love - Take That
