Famous Deaths
- Len Creed, British bookmaker (discovered Viv Richards), dies at 79
- Peter Glenville, English actor and director (Hotel Paradiso, Becket), dies at 82
- Tito Okello, Ugandan general, dies at 81
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About June 3, 1996
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 10 months and 24 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Gemini
Holidays: June Bank Holiday (Ireland), Queen's Birthday (New Zealand)
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Tha Crossroads - Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
- #1 Song: Killing Me Softly - Fugees