The 68th Academy Awards, hosted by Whoopi Goldberg, are held at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, California with "Braveheart" winning Best Picture.
Islamists clash with security forces in Kashmir, killing 11.
An 81-day long standoff begins between antigovernment Freemen and federal officers in Jordan, Montana.
The devastating Marcopper mining disaster on the island of Marinduque, Philippines takes place.
The Republic of China or Taiwan holds its first direct elections for president Lee Teng-hui is re-elected.
