March 1996

Thursday 07:

The first democratically elected Palestinian parliament is formed.

Sunday 10:

The "Summit of Peacemakers" takes place in Egypt.

Monday 11:

John Howard comes to power as the twenty-fifth Prime Minister of Australia.

Wednesday 13:

The Dunblane Massacre: in Dunblane, Scotland, 16 children and 1 adult teacher are shot dead by a spree killer who then commits suicide.

Thursday 14:

American President Bill Clinton commits $100 million to an anti-terrorism agreement with Israel to track down and root out terrorists.

Wednesday 20:

1996 – In Los Angeles, California, Erik Menendez and Lyle Menendez are found guilty of first-degree murder for the shotgun killing of their parents.

Saturday 23:

Taiwan holds its first direct elections and chooses Lee Teng-hui as President

Monday 25:

The EU's Veterinarian Committee bans the export of British beef and its by-products as a result of mad cow disease (BSE).

Tuesday 26:

The International Monetary Fund approves a $10.2 billion loan for Russia.