Historical Events
- Howard Stern Radio Show premieres in Syracuse NY on WAQX 95.7 FM
- The Fifteenth Amendment to the Irish Constitution, which removes the prohibition on divorce, is signed into law following a vote the previous year
Famous Deaths
- Thomas Kuhn, American philosopher of science (paradigm shift), dies at 73
1996 Highlights
About June 17, 1996
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 24 years, 5 months and 13 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Gemini
