On this day — March 4

England, causing a diplomatic uproar that results in mass-expulsions of diplomats from all countries involved.

the capital of the Republic of the Congo, killing at least 250 people.

seriously injuring one person; the attack was attributed to the Real IRA.

Sundowner Offshore Services, Inc.: The Supreme Court of the United States rules that federal laws banning on-the-job sexual harassment also apply when both parties are the same sex.

Wisconsin (USA) causes the emergency evacuation of 2,300 people for 16 days.

The Space Shuttle Columbia is launched on STS-62.

is ousted from power in a bloodless military coup led by Brigadier Oupa Gqozo.

used since then for screening all blood donations in the United States.