What Happened on September 9, 1996

Famous Deaths

  • Bill Monroe, American singer known as the "Father of Bluegrass" ("Blue Moon of Kentucky"), dies at 84
  • Jack Pepys, South African British immunologist (allergy and allergic diseases), dies at 82
  • Ruggero Mastroianni, Italian film editor (Giulietta degli spiriti), dies at 66
1996 Highlights

About September 9, 1996

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 6 months and 10 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Virgo

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) - Los Del Rio
  • UK #1 Song: Flava - Peter Andre