On 17th March, 1997 Monday falls. What day of the week was it on 17th March, 1996?

The year 1996 is a leap year. So, it has 2 odd days. So, the day on 17th March, 1997 will be 2 days beyond the day on 17th March,1996.
Here 17th March, 1997 is Monday. So, 17th March, 1996 is Saturday.