Historydraftbeta HistorydraftbetaWhat happened March 1996AD in Cyprus
Check most memorable events March 1996AD in Cyprus.Cyprus Wednesday Mar 6, 1996 First Chechen War
Cypriot passenger jet was hijacked by Chechen sympathizers while flying toward Germany
Cyprus Wednesday Mar 6, 1996 On 6 March, a Cypriot passenger jet was hijacked by Chechen sympathisers while flying toward Germany. Both of these incidents were resolved through negotiations, and the hijackers surrendered without any fatalities being inflicted.