Famous Weddings
- Swedish actress-model Vendela (30) weds Norwegian politician Olaf Thommessen (30) in Stockholm, Sweden; divorce in 2007
Famous Deaths
- Émile Noël, French European civil servant (helped bring about European Union), dies at 73
- John Christopherson, English artist and collector, dies at 75
- Robert Tewdwr Moss, English journalist and travel writer, found dead at 34
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About August 24, 1996
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 8 months and 4 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) - Los Del Rio
#1 Song: Wannabe - Spice Girls
