Historical Events
- Andrea Leah Plummer, of Tennessee, crowned 39th America's Junior Miss
- Superman's Action Comic #1 (1938) auctioned at Sotheby at $61,900
Famous Deaths
- Alexander George Ogston, British biochemist, and educator (professor at Australian National University, 1959-70; president of Trinity College - Oxford, 1970-78), dies at 85
- Bobby Keetch, English footballer and entrepreneur, dies at 54
- Pamela Mason [Ostrer], British actress, author and talk-show host (Lady Possessed), dies of heart failure at 78
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About June 29, 1996
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 9 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Tha Crossroads - Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
#1 Song: Killing Me Softly - Fugees
