Historical Events
- Howard Stern Radio Show premieres in Austin, Texas on KJFK 98.9 FM
Film & TV History
Revival of Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee's stage drama "Inherit the Wind", starring George C. Scott and Charles Durning, opens at Royale Theater, NYC; runs for 45 performances
Famous Deaths
- Barney Ewell, American athlete (Olympic gold 4x100m relay, silver 100m, 200m 1948; equal WR 100m 1948), dies at 78
- Joy Newton, British ballet dancer, dies at 82
- Larry Laprise, American songwriter (The Hokey-Pokey Dance [disputed]), dies at 83
- Paul Cooper, American composer, dies at 69
- Seumas MacNeill, Scottish bagpiper, educator (College of Bagpipes), broadcaster, and editor (The Piping Times), bdies at 79
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About April 4, 1996
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 28 years and 24 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
