Historical Events
Election of Interest
Bill Clinton is re-elected President of the United States, defeating Republican candidate Bob Dole
Election of Interest
Voters in California re-elect entertainer Sonny Bono to US Congress
Sports History
Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter is the unanimous choice as AL Rookie of the Year
1996 History
Famous Deaths
- Eddie Harris, American jazz saxophonist and composer ("Freedom Jazz Dance"), dies of congestive heart failure at 62
- Lars-Ake Nilsson, Swedish diplomat, dies at 53
- Paula Hinton, British ballet dancer, dies at 72
1996 Highlights
About November 5, 1996
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 4 months and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
- #1 Song: No Diggity - BLACKstreet (Featuring Dr. Dre)
- #1 Song: What Becomes of the Brokenhearted/Saturday Night At The Movies/You'll Never Walk Alone - Robson Green & Jerome Flynn