Historical Events
- Howard Stern radio show premieres in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania (WZMT 97.9 FM) and in West Palm Beach, Florida (WCLB 95.5 FM)
Famous Birthdays
- Evgeny Rylov, Russian swimmer (Olympic gold 100/200m backstroke 2021; World C'ship gold 200m 2017, 19), born in Novotroitsk, Russia
Famous Weddings
- American Oscar-nominated "The Buddy Holly Story" actor Gary Busey (52) weds American movie stuntwoman Tiani Warden (29) at Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas, Texas; divorce in 2001
Jim Carrey
Canadian-American comedian and "Dumb and Dumber" actor Jim Carrey (35) weds second wife, American actress and "Dumb and Dumber" co-star Lauren Holly (33) in Malibu, California; divorce in 1997
Famous Deaths
- Denis Dowling, New Zealand-born British operatic baritone, dies at 86
- Fujiko F. Fujio [Hiroshi Fujimoto], Japanese manga cartoon artist (Doraemon), dies at 62
- Jack Newman, New Zealand cricket fast bowler (3 Tests; Test selector 1958-63; president NZ Cricket Council 1964-67), dies at 94
- Kip Tyler [Elwood Smith], American rockabilly singer-songwriter, and bongo player ("Ooh Yeah Baby"), dies at 67
- Stuart Piggott, British archaeologist best known for his work on prehistoric Wessex, dies at 86
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About September 23, 1996
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 7 months and 5 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: Ready Or Not - Fugees
