Famous Deaths
- Gerald Moverley, first Bishop of the Diocese of Hallam in Yorkshire, dies at 74
- Guiseppe Dossetti, Italian politician (drafted Italian constitution) and priest, dies at 83
- Harry Kemelman, American detective author (rabbi-omnibus), dies at 88
- Tristan Keuris, Dutch composer (Sinfonia), dies at 50
1996 Highlights
About December 15, 1996
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 5 months and 16 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Un-Break My Heart - Toni Braxton
#1 Song: Knockin' On Heaven's Door/Throw These Guns Away - Dunblane
