Famous Birthdays
- Jalen Brunson, American NBA Player (NY Knicks), born in New Brunswick, New Jersey
Famous Deaths
- David Pollock, Viscount Hanworth, British barrister, dies at 80
- David Scott, British priest, Chaplain to the Queen, dies at 72
- Harald Penrose, British test pilot, dies at 92
- Milt Larkin, American jazz trumpeter and bandleader, dies at 85
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About August 31, 1996
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 8 months and 7 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
