Famous Deaths
- Frank Whittle, English RAF engineer air officer and inventor of the turbojet engine, dies at 89 [1]
- James Whitman McLamore, American businessman and 1st CEO of Burger King who created The Whopper, dies at 70
- Kenneth Fleetwood, English fashion designer (Hardy Amies, dressed Queen Elizabeth II), dies at 65
- Ruth Holland, British journalist (BMJ), dies in the Watford rail crash at 54
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About August 9, 1996
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 8 months and 19 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
