What Happened on April 6, 1996

Historical Events

Film & TV History

American actor Marlon Brando makes anti-Semitic remarks about Hollywood on "Larry King Live", stating that the 'Jews control Hollywood'

  • American baseball player Albert Belle shows off his arm by hitting Sports Illustrated photographer Tony Tomsic in the hand prior to a game

Famous Deaths

  • Gordon Clough, English journalist (BBC Radio 4), dies at 61

Greer Garson (1904-1996)

British actress (Goodbye Mr Chips, Mrs Miniver), dies at 92

  • Nadieh [Karin Meis], Dutch singer, guitarist and composer (Haifa Blue), dies from a pulmonary embolism and breast cancer at 37
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights

About April 6, 1996

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 28 years and 20 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aries

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Because You Loved Me (From "Up Close & Personal") - Celine Dion
  • UK #1 Song: Firestarter - The Prodigy