Historical Events
- Microsoft releases Internet Explorer 3.0
Famous Deaths
- António de Spínola, Portuguese general and conservative President of Portugal (1974), dies of a pulmonary embolism at 86
- Christopher John Gray, English Anglican priest, murdered in front of his own vicarage in Liverpool at 32 [1] [2]
- David Randall, British priest, founder of Cara, dies at 49
- David Tudor, American pianist and composer, dies at 70
- Louise Talma, American composer (Summer Sounds), dies at 89
- Tom Mees, American ESPN sports anchor (NHL), drowns at 46
- W. Gordon Smith, Scottish playwright (Jock), dies at 67
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About August 13, 1996
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 8 months and 15 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
