Historical Events
- ANC makes its first submission to Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC)
Famous Deaths
- David Donaldson, Painter and Limner to Her Majesty the Queen in Scotland, dies at 80
- Mareo Ishiketa, Japanese composer, dies at 79
- Robin Lorimer, Scottish publisher (New Testament from Greek into Scots), dies at 77
- William James Millar Mackenzie, Scottish political scientist, dies at 87
1996 Highlights
About August 22, 1996
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 7 months and 5 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
