What Happened on June 18, 1996

Historical Events

Event of Interest

Ted Kaczynski, suspected of being the Unabomber, is indicted on ten criminal counts

Famous Deaths

  • Miriam Gideon, American composer, dies at 89
  • Pierre Chany, French cycling journalist (49 x Tour de France; L'Équipe), dies of pleurisy at 73
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights

About June 18, 1996

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 10 months and 10 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Gemini

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Tha Crossroads - Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
  • UK #1 Song: Killing Me Softly - Fugees