Historical Events
Event of Interest
Rupert Murdoch launches Fox News with Roger Ailes as CEO
Famous Birthdays
- Lewis Capaldi, Scottish singer-songwriter ("Someone You Loved"), born in Glasgow, Scotland
Famous Deaths
- Charles Wegg Solicitor-Prosser, dies at 86
1996 Highlights
About October 7, 1996
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 5 months and 21 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: Setting Sun - Chemical Brothers
