Historical Events
- 1,500 year anniversary of Catholicism in France commemorating the baptism of Clovis I in Rheims
Famous Deaths
- Bill Osmanski, American College Football HOF fullback (Holy Cross; NFL C'ship 1940, 41, 43, 46; 3 × Pro Bowl; First-team All-Pro 1939; Chicago Bears), dies at 80
- Jon Benet Ramsey, Colorado child beauty queen, murdered at 6
- Rupert John, gov-gen of Grenadines (1970-76), dies
1996 Highlights
About December 25, 1996
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 8 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Capricorn
Holidays: Christmas (India), Christmas Day (Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Un-Break My Heart - Toni Braxton
#1 Song: 2 Become 1 - Spice Girls
