Historical Events
- Julia Sweeney's one-woman show "God Said Ha!" closes at Lyceum Theater, NYC, after 22 performances
Famous Deaths
- Howard Rollins, American actor (Bannister-Wildside, Ed Harding-Another World), dies of AIDS related lymphoma complications at 46
- Marin Sorescu, Romanian poet, playwright and artist (Iona, House under surveillance), dies of a heart attack at 60
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About December 8, 1996
Day of the Week: Sunday
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: A Different Beat - Boyzone
