Historical Events
Ballon d'Or
Ballon d'Or: Borussia Dortmund's German sweeper Matthias Sammer is named best football player in Europe ahead of PSV/Barcelona striker Ronaldo and Newcastle United striker Alan Shearer
Famous Deaths
- Edward Leadbitter, politician, dies at 77
- Nguyen Huu Tho, President of Vietnam (1980-81), dies
- Peter Dormer, arts writer, dies at 47
1996 Highlights
About December 24, 1996
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 9 months and 4 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Un-Break My Heart - Toni Braxton
#1 Song: 2 Become 1 - Spice Girls
