Historical Events
- John Bobbitt is put under house arrest in Las Vegas for 120 days
Famous Deaths
- Peter Nailor, British civil servant, historian, and academic, dies at 67
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About April 5, 1996
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 28 years and 24 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aries
Holidays: Good Friday (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom)
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Because You Loved Me (From "Up Close & Personal") - Celine Dion
- #1 Song: Firestarter - The Prodigy