Famous Deaths
- Abdelhamid Benhadugah, novelist, dies at 71
- Eric Halsall, English TV presenter and sheepdog trial commentator (One Man and His Dog), dies at 76
- Georgios Zoitakis, leader of Greece (1967-72), dies
- Robert O'Neill Crossman, politician, dies at 49
- Wang Li, politician, dies at 78
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About October 21, 1996
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 6 months and 6 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: Say You'll Be There - Spice Girls
