What happened on Tuesday March 26, 1996?

Here's what happened on March 26, 1996:

• US Secretary of Commerce Dies in Plane Crash A Boeing 737 military jet crashes into a mountain near Dubrovnik, Croatia, killing all 35 people on board, including United States Secretary of Commerce Ron Brown in a significant diplomatic tragedy.
• IMF Loan to Russia for Economic Reform The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a substantial US$10.2 billion loan to Russia to support its ongoing economic reforms during the challenging post-Soviet transition period.
• Unabomber Theodore Kaczynski Arrested Theodore Kaczynski, the notorious 'Unabomber' responsible for a series of mail bombings, is arrested at his remote cabin in Montana, ending a long manhunt by federal authorities.
• Burundi Ethnic Massacres Severe ethnic violence erupts in Burundi, with Tutsis massacring over 450 Hutus in a few days, reflecting the ongoing tensions in the region's complex ethnic conflicts.
• British Soldiers Convicted of Murder in Cyprus Three British soldiers - Allan Ford, Justin Fowler, and Geoffrey Pernell - are found guilty of the rape and murder of Danish tour guide Louise Jensen in Cyprus. They are sentenced to life imprisonment for the September 1994 crime.
• Turkish Military Operation Against Kurdish Rebels Turkish authorities launch Operation Hawk, a military offensive targeting rebels from the Kurdish Workers' Party (PKK) in southeastern Turkey, escalating the long-standing conflict.
• Civil War Erupts in Liberia Fighting breaks out in Monrovia, Liberia, between various rebel factions, causing foreign nationals to evacuate amid the country's ongoing and interrupted civil war.
• European Union Recognizes Yugoslavia The European Union officially recognizes the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in a landmark diplomatic statement, signaling a potential normalization of relations.
• Major League Soccer Inaugural Match Major League Soccer (MLS) kicks off its first-ever match at Spartan Stadium, with San Jose Clash forward Eric Wynalda scoring the league's historic first goal in a 1-0 victory over D.C. United.
• Fatal Ferry Sinking in Haiti An overcrowded ferry sinks off the coast of Irois, Haiti, resulting in the tragic loss of more than 200 lives, highlighting maritime safety concerns in the region.
• Allan Border's Final First-Class Cricket Match Australian cricket legend Allan Border plays his last first-class cricket match between Queensland and Victoria, marking the end of an illustrious domestic cricket career.
• Unusual Shopping Centre Fire in Bogor A fire breaks out at the Pasar Anyar shopping centre in Bogor, West Java. Initial death toll estimates of 78 were dramatically reduced when rescuers discovered that 68 of the 'victims' were actually mannequins.
• Creation of Halifax Regional Municipality The Halifax Regional Municipality is established in Nova Scotia, Canada, consolidating local governance structures in the region.

Events in 1996

March 26, 1996: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 26, 1996

Newspapers from Mar. 26, 1996

March 26, 1996: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

• Atlanta Hawks - Toronto Raptors : 114 - 111
• Boston Celtics - Indiana Pacers : 96 - 103
• Charlotte Hornets - Denver Nuggets : 119 - 112
• Los Angeles Lakers - Orlando Magic : 113 - 91
• Milwaukee Bucks - Los Angeles Clippers : 97 - 103

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Bristol Rvs - Chesterfield : 1 - 0
• Carlisle - Rotherham : 2 - 0
• Hull - Notts County : 0 - 0
• Peterboro - Blackpool : 0 - 0
• Wycombe - Bradford : 5 - 2

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Chester - Cambridge : 1 - 1
• Fulham - Leyton Orient : 2 - 1
• Preston - Bury : 0 - 0
• Scunthorpe - Exeter : 4 - 0

March 26, 1996 was a Tuesday and it was the 86th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 26, 1996 can also be written as 3/26/1996 in the US and as 26/3/1996 in UK and Europe.

March 26, 1996 in March 1996 calendar

Famous people born on March 26, 1996:

• Kathryn Bernardo

  Popular Filipino actress known for her significant roles in television and film, particularly in romantic dramas and teen movies.

• Justise Winslow

  Professional basketball player who has played in the NBA for teams like the Miami Heat and Memphis Grizzlies.

Famous people born in 1996

Famous people born on March 26th

Famous people died on March 26, 1996:

• David Packard

  Co-founder of Hewlett-Packard (HP), David Packard was a pioneering Silicon Valley entrepreneur who revolutionized the technology and...

• Edmund Muskie

  A prominent American politician who served as a U.S.

• John Snagge

  Prominent BBC radio journalist and broadcaster who was a key voice in British media during the mid-20th century.

Famous people who died in 1996

Famous people who died on March 26th

March 26, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 26, 1996 was Because You Loved Me by Celine Dion, according to the music chart for the week March 25th and March 31st.

1. Celine Dion - Because You Loved Me
2. Tony Rich Project - Nobody Knows
3. Brandy - Sittin' Up In My Room
4. R. Kelly - Down Low (Nobody Has To Know)
5. Mary J. Blige - Not Gon' Cry

March 26, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 26, 1996 was Firestarter by The Prodigy, according to the music chart for the week March 25th and March 31st.

1. The Prodigy - Firestarter
2. Mark Snow - The X-Files
3. Mark Morrison - Return Of The Mack
4. Robert Miles - Children
5. Gina G - Ooh Aah... Just A Little Bit

March 26, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 26, 1996 was Down Low (Nobody Has To Know) by R. Kelly Featuring Ronald Isley, according to the music chart for the week March 25th and March 31st.

1. R. Kelly Featuring Ronald Isley - Down Low (Nobody Has To Know)
2. Joe - All The Things (Your Man Won't Do) (From "Don't Be A Menace...")
3. D'Angelo - Lady
4. Brandy - Sittin' Up In My Room (From "Waiting To Exhale")
5. Mary J. Blige - Not Gon' Cry (From "Waiting To Exhale")

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 26th is Aries.

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March 26, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 26, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 26, 1996 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 26, 1996 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on March 26, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 52% full, rising at 10:39 am and setting at 01:18 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 05, 1996 while the next full moon would come on Apr 04, 1996.

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Someone born on March 26, 1996 is:

29 years and 28 days old,

or 348 months and 28 days old,

or 1517 weeks and 1 day old,

or 10620 days old,

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