Historical Events
Golf Major
Canadian Open Women's Golf (du Maurier Classic), Edmonton CC: Laura Davies wins by 2 from Karrie Webb and Nancy Lopez
Hall of Fame
Jim Bunning, Earl Weaver, Bill Foster and Ned Hanlon inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame, Cooperstown, NY
- XXVI Summer Olympic Games close in Atlanta, Georgia
Famous Deaths
- Geoff Hamilton, gardner/journalist, dies at 59
1996 Highlights
About August 4, 1996
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 26 years and 11 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
#1 Song: Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) - Los Del Rio
#1 Song: Wannabe - Spice Girls