Historical Events
- Jason Gallian scores 312 in 683 mins for Lancashire v Derbyshire
- XXVI Summer Olympic Games open in Atlanta, Georgia
Famous Deaths
- (Emmanual Tettey) "E.T." Mensah, Ghanaian saxophonist, known as the "King of Highlife" music (Accra Rhythmic Orchestra; The Tempos), dies at 77
- David Nicolson, British businessman and politician (Chairman of BTR Industries-1969), dies at 73
- Lawrence Jenco, American Roman Catholic priest who was held hostage in Beirut, Lebanon, dies at 61
- Mervyn Hugh Cowie, wildlife conservationist, dies at 87
- Owen Tudor Williams, English civil engineer (built UK motorways including Spaghetti junction, dies at 79
- Pran Nath Chhuttani, Indian physician and teacher, dies at 81
About July 19, 1996
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 2 months and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: How Do U Want It/California Love - 2Pac Featuring K-Ci And JoJo
#1 Song: Forever Love - Gary Barlow