Historical Events
- Rangers scores 16 in 8th vs Orioles
- South Africa defeat Pakistan to win the Pepsi Cup in Sharjah
Famous Deaths
- Bernard Edwards, American funk and disco bass player (Chic - "Le Freak"; "Good Times"), dies of pneumonia at 44
- Norman Oldfield, English cricketer (scored 99 runs in Test for England), dies at 84
- Peg Ridge, British peace campaigner (Greenham Common), dies at 72
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About April 19, 1996
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 28 years and 5 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
