Historical Events
- PGA Championship Men's Golf, Vallhalla GC: Mark Brooks wins his first major title with birdie on first playoff hole against fellow American Kenny Perry
A Thousand Clowns
Revival of Herb Gardner's stage comedy-drama "A Thousand Clowns" starring Judd Hirsch, closes at Criterion Theater, NYC, after 32 performances
Famous Deaths
- Mel Taylor, American rock drummer (The Ventures, 1962-73 and 1979-96), dies of cancer at 63
- Rafael Kubelik, Czech conductor (Cornelia Farooli), dies at 82
- Sigmund Koch, psychologist/philosopher, dies at 79
About August 11, 1996
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 1 month and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) - Los Del Rio
#1 Song: Wannabe - Spice Girls
