Historical Events
- First part of the new building for the National Library of France inaugurated in Paris, designed by Dominique Perrault [1]
Scream
Horror film classic "Scream", starring Neve Campbell and Courteney Cox, is released
Famous Birthdays
- Hannah Green, Australian golfer (Women's PGA C'ship 2019), born in Perth, Western Australia
Famous Deaths
- Amata Kabua, President of Marshall Islands (1979-96), dies
Carl Sagan (1934-1996)
American scientist, astronomer and author (Broca's Brain, Cosmos, Contact) known for his research on extraterrestrial life, dies of pneumonia after suffering from myelodysplasia at 62
- Roger Peacock, English writer (Thursday is missing, dies at 76
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About December 20, 1996
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 4 months and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Un-Break My Heart - Toni Braxton
#1 Song: Knockin' On Heaven's Door/Throw These Guns Away - Dunblane
