Historical Events
- Assassination attempt on Uday (Iraqi's heir to Sadam Hussain)
Event of Interest
Marlins sign their 6th free-agent since Nov 22, Moises Alou
Moises Alou
Famous Birthdays
- Lucas Hedges, American actor (Boy Erased), born in New York City
Famous Deaths
- Gerald Ian Lacey, architect/town planner, dies at 70
- Jack Perry, businessman, dies at 81
- Jean-Pierre Guerlain, cosmetics pioneer, dies at 91
- Larry Gates, American actor (Guiding Light, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Body Snatchers), dies of leukemia at 81
- Michael Geoffrey Corcos, medical researcher, dies at 77
- Vance Packard, American journalist and writer (The Hidden Persuaders), dies at 82
1996 Highlights
About December 12, 1996
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 23 years, 7 months and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Sagittarius
