What happened on Monday March 04, 1996?

Here's what happened on March 04, 1996:

• Dunblane School Massacre A tragic and horrific event where Thomas Hamilton shot and killed 16 children and one teacher at Dunblane Primary School in Scotland before taking his own life. This incident led to significant changes in UK gun control laws and deeply shocked the nation.
• First Democratically Elected Palestinian Parliament A historic moment in Palestinian political development, with the formation of the first democratically elected Palestinian parliament, marking a significant step towards self-governance and democratic representation.
• Release of 'Fargo' Film The critically acclaimed film 'Fargo', directed and written by Joel and Ethan Coen, is released in the United States. Starring Frances McDormand, William H. Macy, and Steve Buscemi, the movie would go on to become a cult classic and win multiple awards.
• John Howard Becomes Australian Prime Minister John Winston Howard is sworn in as the 25th Prime Minister of Australia, beginning a significant period of conservative leadership that would last until 2007.
• Weyauwega Train Derailment and Hazardous Chemical Fire A train carrying propane and sodium hydroxide derailed in Weyauwega, Wisconsin, causing a significant fire that led to the emergency evacuation of 2,200 homes for 16 days. The incident highlighted the potential dangers of transporting hazardous chemicals through populated areas.
• EU Database Directive Passed The European Union passes the Database Directive, a significant legal framework establishing protection and rights for database creators, marking an important moment in digital intellectual property regulation.
• British Steel Wins Lithuanian Order British Steel in Workington secures a significant multi-million pound export contract with Lithuania, demonstrating international business expansion and trade relations in the mid-1990s.

Events in 1996

March 04, 1996: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 04, 1996

Newspapers from Mar. 04, 1996

March 04, 1996: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

• Atlanta Hawks - Detroit Pistons : 93 - 99
• Milwaukee Bucks - Boston Celtics : 98 - 105
• Orlando Magic - Philadelphia 76ers : 110 - 97
• San Antonio Spurs - Denver Nuggets : 101 - 90
• Washington Bullets - Vancouver Grizzlies : 96 - 81

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Newcastle - Man United : 0 - 1

March 04, 1996 was a Monday and it was the 64th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 04, 1996 can also be written as 3/4/1996 in the US and as 4/3/1996 in UK and Europe.

March 04, 1996 in March 1996 calendar

Famous people died on March 04, 1996:

• Minnie Pearl

  Beloved American country comedian and Grand Ole Opry performer known for her comedic persona and signature straw hat with price tag.

• John Sauer

  American football player, coach, and sportscaster (b. 1925).

Famous people who died in 1996

Famous people who died on March 4th

March 04, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 04, 1996 was One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week March 4th and March 10th.

1. Mariah Carey - One Sweet Day
2. Brandy - Sittin' Up In My Room
3. Mary J. Blige - Not Gon' Cry
4. Tony Rich Project - Nobody Knows
5. Everything But The Girl - Missing

March 04, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 04, 1996 was Children by Robert Miles, according to the music chart for the week March 4th and March 10th.

1. Robert Miles - Children
2. Take That - How Deep Is Your Love
3. Oasis - Don't Look Back In Anger
4. Gabrielle - Give Me A Little More Time
5. Boyzone - Coming Home Now

March 04, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 04, 1996 was Down Low (Nobody Has To Know) by R. Kelly Featuring Ronald Isley, according to the music chart for the week March 4th and March 10th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 4th is Pisces.

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March 04, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 04, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 04, 1996 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 04, 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 04, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 05:25 pm and setting at 06:16 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on March 04, 1996

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Someone born on March 04, 1996 is:

29 years 2 months old,

or 350 months and 5 days old,

or 1522 weeks and 4 days old,

or 10658 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 04, 1996?

There are 299 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday March 4th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 04, 1996?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on March 04, 1996.

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