Historical Events
- Thunderdome in Tampa Bay renamed Tropicana Field
Famous Birthdays
- Adair Tishler, American child actress
Famous Deaths
- Denis Frank Owen, British ecologist and natural historian, dies at 65
- Thomas ap Rees, British botanist, dies in a cycling accident at 65
- Tony Parker, British oral historian, dies at 73
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About October 3, 1996
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 6 months and 25 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: Breakfast At Tiffany's - Deep Blue Something
