Historical Events
Film Premiere
"Independence Day" directed by Roland Emmerich and starring Will Smith, Bill Pullman and Jeff Goldblum premieres in Westwood, California
Album Release
Jay-Z releases his debut studio album "Beyond Reasonable Doubt" with Roc-A-Fella Records and Priority Records
- The Khobar Towers bombing in Saudi Arabia kills 19 U.S. servicemen
Famous Birthdays
- Lele Pons, Venezuelan-American internet personality (Vine, YouTube), born in Caracas, Venezuela
Famous Deaths
- Nicholas John, English National Opera's dramaturge, dies at 43
- Ray Howard-Jones, Welsh artist, dies at 93
- Sir Arthur Snelling, British Ambassador (b. 1914)
1996 Highlights
About June 25, 1996
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 25 years and 7 months
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Cancer
