Historical Events
Event of Interest
Kirby Puckett retires from Minnesota Twins

Kirby Puckett
Contract of Interest
Michael Jordan signs a NBA contract for 1 year for $25 million

Michael Jordan
- Start of 1st "Super 8's" tournament in Kuala Lumpur
Famous Deaths
- Andrew Rodger Waterson, scholar Naturalist, dies at 84
- Gottfried von Einem, composer, dies at 78
- John Boon, English publisher (MiIls and Boon), dies at 79
- John Chancellor, news anchor (VOA, NBC), dies at 68
- John William Chancellor, journalist, dies at 68
- Jonathan Melvoin, keyboardist (Smashing Pumpkins), dies of heorin OD
- Nazar Mohammad, cricketer (Pakistan's 1st five Tests 1952-53), dies
1996 Highlights
About July 12, 1996
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 24 years, 7 months and 14 days
Leap Year: Yes
Holidays: Battle of the Boyne (United Kingdom)
Generation Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Cancer