Famous Deaths
- Ernesto Geisel, 29th President of Brazil (1974-79), dies at 89
- Geoffrey Bryan Bentley, Canon of Windsor and moral theologian, dies at 87
- James Gulliver, businessman, dies at 66
- Lloyd Turner, journalist (Daily Express), dies at 57
- Oscar Michael Moore, journalist, dies at 36
- Ricardo López, Uruguayan-born American stalker of Björk, commits suicide aged 21
- Richard Maling Barrer, chemist, dies at 86
1996 Highlights
About September 12, 1996
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 23 years, 10 months and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Virgo
