Historical Events
Theatrical Finale
David Copperfield's magic show "Dreams and Nightmares" closes at Martin Beck Theater, NYC, after 55 performances
Theatrical Finale
David Hare's stage drama "Skylight" starring Michael Gambon, closes at Royale Theater, NYC, after 116 performances
Theatrical Finale
Ronald Harwood's stage drama "Taking Sides" starring Ed Harris, closes at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre, NYC, after 85 performances
Famous Birthdays
- Dylan Mulvaney, American actress, comedian and transgender influencer, born in San Diego, California
- Minatozaki Sana, Japanese singer (Twice), born in Osaka, Japan
Famous Deaths
- Alma Birk, journalist/politician, dies at 77
- Daniel Mayer, French journalist and resistance fighter, dies at 87
- Mireille Hartuch, singer/songwriter, dies at 90
- Oswald Szemerényi, Hungarian linguist, dies at 83
- Peggy (Margaret McCrorie) Herbison, politician, dies at 89
- Pennar Davies, Welsh poet, author and theologian, dies at 85
- Robert Morris, American lawyer, dies at 81
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About December 29, 1996
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 3 months and 27 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
