Historical Events
- "God Said, Ha!" closes at Lyceum Theater NYC after 22 performances
Famous Deaths
- Howard E Rollins Jr, actor (Ed Harding-Another World), dies at 46
- Marin Sorescu, Romanian poet, playwright and artist (Iona, House under surveillance), dies of a heart attack at 60
1996 Highlights
About December 8, 1996
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 3 months and 18 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Un-Break My Heart - Toni Braxton
#1 Song: A Different Beat - Boyzone
