Historical Events
Event of Interest
Bob Dole and President Bill Clinton meet in their 1st debate
- Lois & Clark (fictional characters) wed
- NY Jet Nick Lowrey ties Jan Stenerud with 373 NFL field goals
Famous Weddings
Faith Hill & Tim McGraw
American country singer Faith Hill (29) weds American country singer and actor Tim McGraw (45) in Rayville, Louisiana
Famous Deaths
- Martyn Taylor, teacher/campaigner, dies at 57
- Ted Bessell, American director and actor (Don-That Girl, Gomer Pyle- Frankie), dies of an aneurism at 61
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About October 6, 1996
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 6 months and 22 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