Historical Events
- Howard Stern Radio Show premieres in Syracuse NY on WAQX 95.7 FM
- The Fifteenth Amendment to the Irish Constitution, which removes the prohibition on divorce, is signed into law following a vote the previous year
Famous Deaths
- Thomas Kuhn, American philosopher of science (paradigm shift), dies at 73
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About June 17, 1996
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 10 months and 11 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
