Historical Events
Sports History
Free agent Roger Clemens signs with Toronto Blue Jays
Election of Interest
Kofi Annan is elected Secretary-General of the United Nations
Famous Deaths
- Cao Yu, Chinese dramatist (Peking Man), dies at 86
- Charles Edwin Molnar, computer pioneer, dies at 61
- Edward Blishen, English author (The God Beneath the Sea), dies at 76
- Mae Barnes {Stith], American dancer and jazz singer ("The Sunny Side Of The Street"), dies of cancer at 89 (or older, year of birth disputed)
About December 13, 1996
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 9 months and 19 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Un-Break My Heart - Toni Braxton
#1 Song: A Different Beat - Boyzone
