Historical Events
Farm Aid Concert
Farm Aid IX held in Columbia, South Carolina; performers include Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Neil Young, Hootie and the Blowfish, The Beach Boys, Son Volt, Robert Earl Keen, Martina McBride, Jewel, and John Conlee [1]
Famous Deaths
- David Gilroy Bevan, British politician, dies at 86
- Jack Robertson, English cricketer (Middlesex & England opening batsman 11 Tests), dies at 79
- Pavel Alexandrovich Solovyov, aero-engine designer, dies at 79
René Lacoste (1904-1996)
French tennis player (7 Grand Slam titles, Lacoste clothing), dies of heart failure at 92
- Trevor Illtyd williams, scientific writer, dies at 75
- Vernon Elliott, British composer and bassoonist, dies at 84
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About October 12, 1996
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 6 months and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) - Los Del Rio
#1 Song: Setting Sun - Chemical Brothers
