Famous Deaths
- (Charles) Donald Adams, British bass-baritone opera singer (D'Oyly Carte Opera Company,; Gilbert and Sullivan For All), dies of a brain tumor at 67
- Ben Johnson, American actor (Chisum, Battle Force, Dillinger), dies of a heart attack at 77
- Fried Walter [Schmidt], German light music and operetta composer, dies at 86
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About April 8, 1996
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 28 years and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aries
Holidays: Easter Monday (Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Because You Loved Me (From "Up Close & Personal") - Celine Dion
#1 Song: Firestarter - The Prodigy
