Historical Events
- 1st one-day international in Canada, India v Pakistan at Toronto
Film & TV History
Courtroom reality show "Judge Judy" with Judge Judith Sheindlin premieres in the US
- Howard Stern Radio Show premieres in Panama City FL on WTBB 97.7 FM
Baseball Record
Paul Molitor of Twins is 21st player to reach 3,000 hits
- Space Shuttle STS 79 (Atlantis 17), launches into space
Famous Deaths
- Andrew MacElhone, bar owner, dies at 73
- Gene Nelson [Leander Berg], American screenwriter, director and actor (Tea For 2, Oklahoma), dies at 76
- Kai Laursen, Danish concert violinist, dies at 74
- McGeorge Bundy, US national security advisor (1961-66), dies at 77
1996 Highlights
About September 16, 1996
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 25 years, 8 months and 6 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: Ready Or Not - Fugees
#1 Song: Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) - Los Del Rio
#1 Song: Ready Or Not - Fugees