Historical Events
- Baltimore Oriole Roberto Alomar spits in face of umpire John Hirschbeck
- In Afghanistan, the Taliban capture the capital city Kabul after driving out President Burhanuddin Rabbani and executing former leader Mohammad Najibullah.
- The Julie N. tanker skip crashes into the Million Dollar Bridge in Portland, Maine spilling thousands of gallons of oil.
Famous Birthdays
- Daeg Faerch, Danish-born Canadian actor
- Iman bint Al Abdullah II, princess of Jordan
Famous Deaths
- Mohammad Najibullah, President of Afghanistan (1987-92), executed at 49
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About September 27, 1996
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 27 years and 7 months
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
