Historical Events
Music Concert
Rock for the Rainforest benefit concert held at Carnegie Hall, NYC; performers include: Sting, Elton John, James Taylor, Don Henley, Diana Ross, Robin Williams, Branford Marsalis, and Kenny Kirkland
Famous Birthdays
- Georgia Hall, British golfer (British Open 2018), born in Bournemouth, England
- Matteo Berrettini, Italian tennis player (Wimbledon 2021 runner-up), born in Rome, Italy
Famous Weddings
Dennis Hopper
Actor and filmmaker Dennis Hopper (60) weds actress Victoria Duffy (29) at Boston's Old South Church
Famous Deaths
- Marthe Robert, French essayist and translator who influenced Sigmund Freud, dies at 82
- William Wilkinson, English conservationist and businessman, dies at 63
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About April 12, 1996
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 28 years and 16 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Because You Loved Me (From "Up Close & Personal") - Celine Dion
- #1 Song: Firestarter - The Prodigy