Historical Events
- India defeat Pakistan in Under-15 World Challenge Final at Lord's
Famous Deaths
- Beverley Whitfield, Australian swimmer (Olympic Gold 1972), dies at 42
- Rio Reiser, German rock singer ("Ton Steine Scherben"), dies at 46
1996 Highlights
About August 20, 1996
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 1 month and 12 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