Historical Events
- 48th Emmy Awards: ER, Dennis Franz & Kathy Baker win
- American children's program "Blue's Clues" debuts on Nickelodeon cable channel
Theatrical Finale
August Wilson's drama "Seven Guitars" closes at Walter Kerr Theater, NYC, after 188 performances
US Men's Tennis Open
US Open Men's Tennis: Pete Sampras retains his title; beats fellow American Michael Chang 6-1, 6-4, 7-6
1996 History
Famous Birthdays
- Krystal Reyes, Filipina actress (Bakekang), born in Santa Maria, Bulacan, Philippines
Famous Deaths
- Elizabeth Eyre de Lanaux, designer artist/writer, dies at 102
About September 8, 1996
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 8 months and 28 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: Flava - Peter Andre
