What Happened in Mar 1996

FDA Approves Abbott's Norvir

Norvir (ritonavir) is an antiviral medication that prevents human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cells from multiplying in your body. Ritonavir... Read more

'My Many Colored Days' is Published

This rhyming story is a wonderful way for parents to talk with children about their feelings. Each day is described in terms of a particular color,... Read more

Nirvana Releases "Singles"

Singles is a box set released in Europe featuring singles from the grunge band Nirvana's two biggest studio albums. Released in 1995, a year after... Read more

Nelson Mandela divorces Winnie Madikizela

In 1992 Nelson Mandela tired of his wife's political and personal excesses and announced that he and Winnie were to separate. They eventually... Read more

MST3K Ep. 705 - "Escape 2000"

An evil corporation wants to raze and rebuild the Bronx, and secretly attempts to kill its obstinate residents. A band of rebels fights back.... Read more

Overkill releases The Killing Kind

The Killing Kind is the eighth studio album released by thrash metal band Overkill in 1996. It was the first album to feature new guitarists Joe... Read more

US EPA Requires Home Buyers and Renters to be Informed of Lead-Based Paint Hazards

On March 6, 1996, EPA and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued the lead-based paint disclosure rule which ensures that... Read more

"The Friars Club" - Season 7 Episode 18 of Seinfeld Premiers

"The Friars Club" is the 128th episode of NBC sitcom Seinfeld. This was the 18th episode for the 7th season. It aired on March 7, 1996. Plot... Read more

"Fargo" Is Released

Fargo is a 1996 American dark comedy film produced, directed and written by brothers Joel and Ethan Coen. The film is about a car salesman who... Read more

Sepultura release Roots

Roots is the sixth studio album by Brazilian metal band Sepultura. It was released in March 12, 1996 by Roadrunner Records, and was the band's last... Read more

"Weird Al" Yankovic releases Bad Hair Day

Bad Hair Day is the 9th studio album by "Weird Al" Yankovic, released in 1996. This album was the third studio album self-produced by Yankovic. The... Read more

Down By Law releases All Scratched Up!

All Scratched Up is the fourth full length album by Down by Law that was released in 1996. Read more

"The Wig Master" - Season 7 Episode 19 of Seinfeld First Airs

"The Wig Master" is the 129th episode of the NBC situation comedy Seinfeld. This was the 19th episode for the 7th season. It aired on April 4,... Read more

FBI agent Daniel Coleman reports to Alec Station

FBI agent Dan Coleman was assigned to Alec Station and given over thirty-five volumes of documents on bin Laden. At the time, Coleman was the only... Read more

Ozone Disco Club Fire

The Ozone Disco Pub in suburban Manila, the site of a fire that killed at least 150 people, had been approved for occupancy by no more than 35... Read more

Resident Evil (video game) released

Resident Evil, known in Japan as Biohazard, is a survival horror video game by Capcom. The inaugural title and first installment in the Resident... Read more

68th Academy Awards

The 68th Academy Awards were held on March 25, 1996 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, California. The show was hosted by Whoopi... Read more

Jay-Z releases "Ain't No Nigga" single

"Ain't No Nigga" is the second single from rapper Jay-Z's debut album Reasonable Doubt. It features a long verse of promiscuous rapping from a then... Read more

Stone Temple Pilots release Tiny Music... Songs from the Vatican Gift Shop

Tiny Music... Songs from the Vatican Gift Shop is the third album by American rock band Stone Temple Pilots, released on March 26, 1996 on Atlantic... Read more

Stephen King publishes The Green Mile

The Green Mile is a 1996 serial novel written by Stephen King. More or less as a challenge, Stephen King published this story as a serial in six... Read more

Virtua Fighter Animation is Released

Virtua Fighter Animation (known in Japan as Virtua Fighter Mini (バーチャファイターMini)) is a 1996 versus fighting video game for the Sega Game Gear and... Read more

WrestleMania XII

WrestleMania XII was the twelfth WrestleMania event produced by the World Wrestling Federation. It took place on March 31, 1996 at the Arrowhead... Read more