Famous Deaths
- Joan Warburton, Scottish painter, dies at 76
- Michael Jinks, child care pioneer, dies at 59
- Paul Crawford, American Dixieland jazz musician, arranger, (Olympic Brass Band), and music historian (Tulane University), dies of lung cancer at 71
- Seagram Miller, American rapper (b. 1970)
1996 Highlights
About July 31, 1996
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 25 years, 9 months and 20 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) - Los Del Rio- #1 Song: Wannabe - Spice Girls
#1 Song: Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) - Los Del Rio
#1 Song: Wannabe - Spice Girls