Historical Events
- 50th NBA Championship: Chicago Bulls beat Seattle Supersonics, 4 games to 2; the Bulls' 4th title in 6 years
US Golf Open
US Open Men's Golf, Oakland Hills GC: Steve Jones wins his lone major title, 1 stroke ahead of runners-up Tom Lehman and Davis Love III
Famous Weddings
- American soap opera actress-singer Kassie Wesley (35) weds James De Paiva (39) in Morganfield, Kentucky
Famous Deaths
- David Mourão-Ferreira, Portuguese poet (Cancioneiro de Natal) and film maker, dies at 69
- Mel Allen, American sportscaster (voice of NY Yankees; 22 World Series; 24 MLB All Star games), dies at 83
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About June 16, 1996
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 10 months and 12 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
