Historical Events
- En route to NHL record 62 victories Detroit Red Wings win #61
- Ottawa Senators eliminate Stanley Cup Champs NJ Devils from playoff
Famous Deaths
- Denis Sargan, British econometrician, dies at 71
- George Mackay Brown, Scottish poet and playwright, dies at 74
- James "Jimmy the Gent" Burke, Irish-American gangster, dies at 64
- Vjekoslav Kaleb, Croatian writer (Splendor of the Fabric), dies at 90
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About April 13, 1996
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 28 years and 12 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
