Historical Events
- 1996 NFL Draft: Keyshawn Johnson from USC first pick by New York Jets
- Chicago Bulls win record 72 games in a season
Famous Deaths
- Cecilia Grace Hunt Reeves Gillie, Executive (BBC), dies at 88
- Christopher Robin Milne, bookseller, dies at 75
- Trần Văn Trà [Nguyễn Chấn], North Vietnamese military leader, dies at 77 or 78
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About April 20, 1996
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 28 years and 5 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Because You Loved Me (From "Up Close & Personal") - Celine Dion
- #1 Song: Return Of The Mack - Mark Morrison