Historical Events
Event of Interest
Bob Dole, (Sen-R-KS), resigns from US senate to run for president
- Exxon states that it will begin work on its $15-billion Sakhalin I oil and natural gas development in Russia's Far East
Famous Deaths
- Alan Weeks, British sports commentator, dies at 72
- Brigitte Helm [Gisele Eve von Kuenheim], German actress (Gloria, Gold, Metropolis), dies at 90
- Kevin Meadows, gay rights activist, dies at 21
- Lonne Elder, playwright/screenwriter, dies at 69
- Ulysses Dove, American dancer (Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater), and choreographer (Red Angels), dies of AIDS-related illness at 49
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About June 11, 1996
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 10 months and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Tha Crossroads - Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
#1 Song: Killing Me Softly - Fugees
