Historical Events
- During a press conference, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Maleki states that Iran supports the free flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz, but reserves the option of closing off the shipping route if it is threatened
- Start of 1st Test Cricket match between Zimbabwe & England
- The Oakland, California school board passes a resolution officially declaring "Ebonics" a language or dialect.
- US TV industry execs agree to adopt a ratings system
Famous Deaths
- Arthur Jacobs, English musicologist (Penguin Dictionary of Music), dies at 74
About December 18, 1996
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 5 months and 20 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
