Historical Events
- Dodger Hideo Nomo no-hits Colorado Rockies, 9-0 at Coors Field
Famous Birthdays
- Esteban Ocon [-Khelfane], French racing driver (Formula One), born in Évreux, Normandy, France
Famous Deaths
- Jessie Hill, American jazz musician (Ooh Poo Pah Doo), dies at 63
Spiro Agnew (1918-1996)
American politician (Vice President, 1969 until resignation over corruption allegations in 1973), dies of leukemia at 77
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About September 17, 1996
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 7 months and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) - Los Del Rio
- #1 Song: Ready Or Not - Fugees