Famous Deaths
- Ande Anderson, English opera director, dies at 78
- Edvin Wide, Swedish runner (Olympic silver 1924 and world record holder), dies at 100
- G. David Schine, American businessman, dies at 70
- Harold William Woolhouse, British botanist, dies at 63
- Henry Ralph Carr, English WWII soldier (A Sapper's War), dies at 82
- Vivian Ellis, English composer, dies at 91
1996 Highlights
About June 19, 1996
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 11 months and 18 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