Historical Events
- The Carolina Panthers outgun the Atlanta Falcons 29-6 in their first regular season NFL game at Ericsson Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina
- Vinny Testaverde completes 19 from 33 for 254 yards as the Baltimore Ravens beat Oakland Raiders, 17-14 in their NFL debut at Memorial Stadium in Baltimore
Famous Birthdays
Zendaya (27 years old)
American actress (Spider-Man: Homecoming, Euphoria), singer and dancer, born in Oakland, California
Famous Weddings
- Presidential daughter Amy Carter (29), the only child of former U.S President Jimmy Carter weds computer consultant Jim Wentzel (28) in Plains, Georgia
Famous Deaths
- Charles Daniels, archaeologist, dies at 63
- George Levy, English antique dealer, heritage campaigner, dies at 69
- Karl Kehrle, Benedictine monk and beekeeper, dies at 98
- Vagn Holmboe, Danish neo-classical composer (Sinfonia rustica), dies at 86
About September 1, 1996
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 27 years and 22 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) - Los Del Rio
#1 Song: Wannabe - Spice Girls
