Historical Events
- 13th MTV Video Music Awards: Alanis Morrissette and The Smashing Pumpkins win
Famous Weddings
- Judy Garland's daughter Lorna Luft (44) weds second husband musician and musical director Colin Freeman (30) at Highclere Castle in Hampshire, United Kingdom
Famous Deaths
- Sam Cook, English cricket spin bowler in (1 Test; Gloucestershire CCC), dies at 75
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About September 4, 1996
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 7 months and 23 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
