Historical Events
US Masters Golf
60th US Masters Tournament, Augusta National GC: Englishman Nick Faldo wins his 3rd Masters and 6th and final major title, 5 strokes ahead of Greg Norman of Australia
- Detroit Red Wings win NHL record 62 games
Theatrical Finale
Trish Vradenburg's play "Apple Doesn't Fall.." directed by Leonard Nimoy opens and closes at Lyceum Theater NYC after 1 performance
1996 History
Famous Birthdays
- Abigail Breslin, American child actress, born in New York
Famous Deaths
- Gaylord Birch, American drummer (The Pointer Sisters; Herbie Hancock), dies of cancer at 50
- James Sargent Russell, US pilot and admiral (WW II Pacific Ocean), dies at 93
- Manuel "Manny" Greenhill, American folk music record producer and manager (Joan Baez; Rev. Gary Davis), dies of leukemia at 80
- Mervyn Levy, Welsh artist and critic, dies at 81
- William K. Everson, English American film historian, dies at 67
About April 14, 1996
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 1 month and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Because You Loved Me (From "Up Close & Personal") - Celine Dion
#1 Song: Return Of The Mack - Mark Morrison
