Historical Events
- Brunswick World Tournament of Champions won by Dave D'Entremont
Famous Weddings
Wedding of Interest
Actress Robin Wright (30) weds actor Sean Penn (35) in Santa Monica, California
- Romanian gymnast and 5-time Olympic gold medalist Nadia Comăneci (35) weds American gymnast Bart Conner (38) in Bucharest, Romania
- Soap opera actor Lorenzo Lamas (38) weds Playboy model and actress Shauna Sand (24) in Rockland County, New York
Famous Deaths
- Joan Sterndale-Bennett, British actress (Brighton Rock, Those Fantastic Flying Fools), dies at 82
- William Egan Colby, C.I.A. director, dies at 76
1996 Highlights
About April 27, 1996
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 2 months and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Because You Loved Me (From "Up Close & Personal") - Celine Dion- #1 Song: Return Of The Mack - Mark Morrison
#1 Song: Because You Loved Me (From "Up Close & Personal") - 
#1 Song: Return Of The Mack - Mark Morrison