Historical Events
- "Taking Sides" opens at Atkinson Theater NYC
- MLB National League Championship: Atlanta Braves beat St. Louis Cardinals, 4 games to 3
Famous Deaths
- Berthold Goldschmidt, German-British opera composer (Beatrice Cenci), dies at 93
- Christopher Acland, English drummer (Lush), takes his own life at 30
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About October 17, 1996
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 6 months and 10 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: Words - Boyzone
