Historical Events
Olympic Gold
The star-studded United States men's basketball team, Dream Team III, beat Yugoslavia 95-69 to win the gold medal at the Atlanta Olympics
Famous Deaths
- Humphrey Fisher, English born TV Producer, dies at 72
- Michel Debre, French politician, Prime Minister of France (1959-62), dies at 84
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About August 2, 1996
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 8 months and 25 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
