Historical Events
Event of Interest
Bob Dole picks Jack Kemp as his Republican VP running mate
- Dare & Go ends Cigars record tying victory streak at 16
- New Zealand beats South Africa, 29-18 in Cape Town to win the inaugural Tri Nations Rugby Series with an unbeaten record; All Blacks flyhalf Andrew Mehrtens lands 5 penalties and 2 conversions
- Parlisha Williams (Louisiana) crowned Ms Black USA Metroplex
- Yanks lose ending 3rd best home series victory streak at 24
Famous Deaths
- Adriano Mandarino Hypolito, priest, dies at 78
- Rex Tucker, British TV writer and director, dies at 83
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About August 10, 1996
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 8 months and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) - Los Del Rio
#1 Song: Wannabe - Spice Girls
