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March 1997 was the third month of that common year. The month, which began on a Saturday, ended on a Monday after 31 days.

Portal:Current events

Current events of March 4, 1997 (1997-03-04) (Tuesday) U.S. President Bill Clinton bans federal funding for any research on human cloning. Current events of March 6, 1997 (1997-03-06) (Thursday) Pablo Picasso's Tête de Femme is stolen from a London gallery (recovered a week later). In Sri Lanka, Tamil Tigers overrun a military base and kill more than 200. Current events of March 13, 1997 (1997-03-13) (Thursday) India's Missionaries of Charity chooses Sister Nirmala to succeed Mother Teresa as its leader. The National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China creates a new Chongqing Municipality, out of part of Sichuan. The Phoenix Lights, a series of UFOs, are seen over Phoenix, Arizona. Current events of March 16, 1997 (1997-03-16) (Sunday) Sandline affair: On Bougainville Island, soldiers of commander Jerry Singirok arrest Tim Spicer and his mercenaries of the Sandline International. Current events of March 18, 1997 (1997-03-18) (Tuesday) The tail of a Russian An-24 charter plane breaks off while en route to Turkey, causing the plane to crash, killing all 50 on board, and resulting in the grounding of all An-24s. Current events of March 21, 1997 (1997-03-21) (Friday) In Zaire, Etienne Tshiksekedi is appointed prime minister; he ejects supporters of Mobutu Sese Seko from his cabinet. Mercenaries of Sandline International withdraw from Papua New Guinea. Current events of March 22, 1997 (1997-03-22) (Saturday) Tara Lipinski, 14, becomes the youngest women's world figure skating champion. The Comet Hale–Bopp makes its closest approach to Earth. Current events of March 23, 1997 (1997-03-23) (Sunday) The British detective drama show, Midsomer Murders broadcasts on ITV. Current events of March 24, 1997 (1997-03-24) (Monday) The 69th Academy Awards, hosted by Billy Crystal, are held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, with The English Patient winning Best Picture. Current events of March 26, 1997 (1997-03-26) (Wednesday) In San Diego, 39 Heaven's Gate cultists commit mass suicide at their compound. Julius Chan resigns as prime minister of Papua New Guinea, ending the Sandline affair. Current events of March 31, 1997 (1997-03-31) (Monday) Teletubbies makes its debut on BBC2.

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