Historical Events
- A peace agreement is signed between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines and the Moro National Liberation Front in Malacañang Palace.
Telethon
Jerry Lewis' 31st Muscular Dystrophy telethon raises $49,200,000
Niterói Contemporary Art Museum
Museum of Contemporary Art of Niterói (MAC) designed by Oscar Niemeyer inaugurated in Niterói, Brazil
- Soyuz TM-24, lands
Famous Deaths
- Cyril Reuben, Welsh classical and session violinist (London Symphony), dies at 69
- Emily Kngwarreye, artist, dies at 86
- Kenneth M Stewart, euro MP for Merseyside West, dies at 71
- Ljuba Welitsch, opera singer, dies at 83
- Otto Luening, German American conductor, composer and electronic music pioneer (Sonority Canon), dies at 96
- Paddy Clift, cricketer (Rhod & Leicester all-rounder 1970-88), dies
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About September 2, 1996
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 7 months and 22 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Virgo
Holidays: Labor Day (United States), Labour Day (Canada)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) - Los Del Rio
#1 Song: Wannabe - Spice Girls
