Historical Events
- Paris-bound flight TWA 800, explodes off the coast of Long Island, New York, killing all 230 on board the Boeing 747
Famous Deaths
- Alan McGilvray, Australian cricketer (NSW 1933-37) and radio commentator (1935-85), dies at 85
- Amancio D'Silva, Goan-Indian jazz guitarist and composer, dies after several stokes at 60
- Chris Komar, American ballet dancer and artistic director (Milwaukee Ballet, 1969-72; Merce Cunningham Dance Company, 1972-93), dies of AIDS at 48
- Geoffrey Jellicoe, English landscape architect, dies at 95
- John William Fozard, British aircraft designer, dies at 68
- Paul Touvier, French Nazi collaborator in World War II called the "Hangman of Lyon" and convicted war criminal, dies of prostate cancer at 81
- Sid Sussman, American beauty pageant organizer (Miss U.S.A.), dies of heart attack
- [Bryan] Chas Chandler, English rock bassist (The Animals - "House of the Rising Sun"), and manager of Jimi Hendrix, dies at 57
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About July 17, 1996
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 9 months and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: How Do U Want It/California Love - 2Pac Featuring K-Ci And JoJo
#1 Song: Forever Love - Gary Barlow
