Historical Events
- 50th NBA Championship: Chicago Bulls beat Seattle Supersonics, 4 games to 2; the Bulls' 4th title in 6 years
US Golf Open
US Open Men's Golf, Oakland Hills GC: Steve Jones wins his lone major title, 1 stroke ahead of runners-up Tom Lehman and Davis Love III
Famous Weddings
- Soap opera actress-singer Kassie Wesley (35) weds James De Paiva (39) in Morganfield, Kentucky
Famous Deaths
- David Mourao-Ferreira, Portuguese poet and politician, dies at 69
- Mel Allen, American sportscaster (voice of NY Yankees), dies at 83
About June 16, 1996
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 11 months and 13 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Tha Crossroads - Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
#1 Song: Killing Me Softly - Fugees
