Historical Events
- Slowinski & Gage discovers 2^1257787-1 (34th known Mersenne prime)
Famous Deaths
- John Cheek, Falkland Islands advocate, dies at 56
- Julian Amery, British conservative politician and minister, dies at 77
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About September 3, 1996
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 7 months and 24 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: Wannabe - Spice Girls
