Historical Events
- 12th Soap Opera Digest Awards - Days of Our Lives wins
- 62nd Heisman Trophy Award: Danny Wuerffel, Florida (QB)
Famous Birthdays
- Barbie Ferreira, American actress (Euphoria) and model, born in New York City
Famous Deaths
- Norman Hackforth, British musician and radio broadcaster (Noel Coward; Twenty Questions), dies at 88
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About December 14, 1996
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 4 months and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Un-Break My Heart - Toni Braxton
- #1 Song: A Different Beat - Boyzone