Events in Music History in September 1996

  • Sep 4 13th MTV Video Music Awards: Alanis Morrissette and The Smashing Pumpkins win

Music History

Sep 7 Rap artist Tupac Shakur shot multiple times in a drive by shooting in Las Vegas, dies 6 days later

Seven Guitars

Sep 8 August Wilson's drama "Seven Guitars" closes at Walter Kerr Theater, NYC, after 188 performances

Music History

Sep 19 David Hare's play "Skylight" opens at Royale Theater NYC, starring Michael Gambon

The First Wives Club

Sep 20 Paramount Pictures releases cult revenge comedy "The First Wives Club" starring Bette Midler, Goldie Hawn and Diane Keaton, and directed by Hugh Wilson

  • Sep 29 "Delicate Balance" closes at Plymouth Theater NYC

1st Alanis Morissette US Tour

Sep 29 Alanis Morissette ends her 1st US tour in Houston Texas