Historical Events
- Hasan Raza makes Test Cricket debut for Pakistan age 14 yrs 238 days
- Last game at Atlanta County Fulton Stadium. Yanks win record 8th straight road post season win (with no loses)
Famous Birthdays
- Tamino [Fouad], Belgian-Egyptian rock and world music singer-songwriter, and guitarist (Amir; Sahal), born in Mortsel, Belgium
Famous Deaths
- Arthur Axmann, German Nazi leader (head of the Hitler Youth 1940-45), dies at 83
- Bruce Matthews, Australian newspaper executive who worked for Rupert Murdoch, dies at 71 [1]
- Eugene Polyakov, Russian balletmaster (Paris Opera Ballet), dies at 53
- Hubert Miles Gladwyn Jebb, 1st Baron Gladwyn, British politician and diplomat, dies at 96
- Sid Pye, drummer, dies at 55
About October 24, 1996
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 7 months and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) - Los Del Rio
#1 Song: Say You'll Be There - Spice Girls
