Historical Events
Venice Film Festival
53rd Venice Film Festival: "Michael Collins" directed by Neil Jordan wins Golden Lion
- Liam Botham takes 5-67 on 1st-class debut Hants v Middlesex
Famous Deaths
- Al Zarilla, American baseball outfielder (MLB All Star 1948; St. Louis Browns), dies of cancer at 77
- Lynda Carr, educationist, dies at 50
- Phyllis Pearsall, painter/writer, dies at 89
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About August 28, 1996
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 7 months and 30 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
