Historical Events
10 Song Demo
Capitol Records releases "10 Song Demo", the ninth studio album by American singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash. co-produced by Cash and husband John Leventhal
- Detroit Tigers slugger Cecil Fielder steals 1st base in 1,097th career game, a 10-6 win at Minnesota Twins; longest duration in MLB history without a stolen base
Cricket Record
Sri Lankan cricket batsman Sanath Jayasuriya hits century in 48 balls (134 off 65), in 34 run win over Pakistan in Singapore; world ODI record
- Vancouver Grizzlies beat Minnesota Timberwolves, 105-103 at General Motors Place Arena to end their NBA single-season record 23-game consecutive loss streak
Famous Birthdays
- Zach Bryan, American singer-songwriter (American Heartbreak), born in Okinawa, Japan
Famous Deaths
- Guitar Gabriel [Robert Lewis Jones], American blues singer and guitarist, dies at 70
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About April 2, 1996
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 28 years and 26 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