Historical Events
Event of Interest
Following the Port Arthur Massacre, John Howard's Australian government starts a gun buy back scheme. Compulsorily acquires more than 640,000 firearms, including many newly illegal semi-automatic rifles and shotguns.
Famous Deaths
- Patrick McGeown, Irish IRA member and hunger striker, dies at 40
1996 Highlights
About October 1, 1996
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 27 years and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) - Los Del Rio
#1 Song: Breakfast At Tiffany's - Deep Blue Something
