Famous Birthdays
- Dee Dee Davis, American actress, born in Culver City, California
Famous Deaths
- Eva Jones, German poet and novelist (Taboo), dies at 82
- Jose Luis Lopez Aranguren, philosopher, dies at 86
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About April 17, 1996
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 28 years and 2 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: Return Of The Mack - Mark Morrison
