What happened on April 3, 1996?

Headlines from April 3, 1996

• ⚾ Yankees Opening Day Win – David Cone's masterful pitching led the New York Yankees to victory over the Cleveland Indians on opening day.
• 👨‍⚕️ Epilepsy Researcher Passes – Dr. J. Kiffin Penry, a leading figure in epilepsy treatment research, died at 66 in Winston-Salem, N.C.
• 🌍 Airbus Jumbo Jet Project – Airbus accelerates efforts on a $14 billion jumbo jet project aimed at seating over 500 passengers.
• 🐄 Cattle Destruction Agreement – Britain agrees to destroy millions of cattle due to mad cow disease, with partial EU compensation for farmers.
• 💼 Panamsat Explores Options – Panamsat Corporation hires Morgan Stanley to explore strategic alternatives, including potential mergers.
• 📈 Leading Indicators Rise – The index of leading indicators jumps 1.3%, signaling potential economic growth after a sluggish winter.
• 🏥 New Otis Factory Opens – Otis Elevator Company opens a $30 million factory in Guangzhou, China, creating about 500 jobs.
• 📚 Cyber Seder Introduced – A new 'Cyber Seder' uses technology to connect religious practices with modern communication methods.
• 🎨 Russian Treasures Exhibit – Over 600 treasures from St. Petersburg's imperial palaces go on display in Jackson, Mississippi.
• 🚀 Pharmacopeia Drug Pact – Daiichi Pharmaceutical invests $22 million in Pharmacopeia for drug research collaboration.