Historical Events
- "Dreams & Nightmares" opens at Martin Beck Theater NYC
- Players union approves new collective bargaining agreement
- Portland's Jermaine O'Neal at 18 becomes the youngest NBA player
Famous Deaths
- Peter Hall, British folklorist and musician, dies at 60
- Wilf Carter, country singer, dies at 91
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About December 5, 1996
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 4 months and 21 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Un-Break My Heart - Toni Braxton
#1 Song: I Feel You - Peter Andre
