Historical Events
- The major South African political parties begin their submission to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC)
Famous Deaths
- Jurriaan Andriessen, Dutch pianist and composer (Berkshire Symphonies; Les Cloches des Clochards), dies at 70
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About August 19, 1996
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 8 months and 9 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
