Historical Events
- Carquest Bowl 7: Miami beats Virginia, 31-21
- Taliban forces retake the strategic Bagram air base which solidifies their buffer zone around Kabul.
Famous Deaths
- Johnny Heartsman [Eastman], American R&B, soul and electric blues session musician and songwriter, dies of a stroke at 60
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About December 27, 1996
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 4 months and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Un-Break My Heart - Toni Braxton
#1 Song: 2 Become 1 - Spice Girls
