Historical Events
- Six-year-old beauty queen JonBenét Ramsey is found beaten and strangled in the basement of her family's home in Boulder, Colorado
- Start of the largest strike in South Korean history.
- The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification goes into force
1996 Highlights
About December 26, 1996
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 24 years, 11 months and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes
Holidays: Boxing Day (Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom)
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Capricorn
