What Happened on October 22, 1996

Historical Events

  • NY Yankee Bernie Williams hits record tying 7th post season HR, as Yanks tie record of 6th straight post season road win (en route to 8)

Famous Birthdays

  • Johannes Høsflot Klæbo, Norwegian cross-country skier (5x Olympic gold 2018, 22; 6 x World C'ship gold), born in Oslo, Norway
Born in 1996

Famous Deaths

  • John Bauldie, British music journalist, dies at 47
  • Matthew Harding, businessman/football supporter, dies at 42
1996 Highlights

About October 22, 1996

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 5 months and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Libra

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) - Los Del Rio
  • UK #1 Song: Say You'll Be There - Spice Girls