Historical Events
- Vnukovo Airlines Flight 2801, a Vnukovo Airlines Tupolev Tu-154, crashes into a mountain on the Arctic island of Spitsbergen, killing all 141 aboard.
Famous Deaths
- Jean Davies, British naval officer (Director of WRNS), dies at 87
- Tera de Marez Oyens, Dutch composer, dies at 64
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About August 29, 1996
Day of the Week: Thursday
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
