Historical Events
- New York Yankees closer John Wetteland sets MLB record 24 consecutive saves
- NY Yanks sweep complete season series in Baltimore for 1st time
How to Succeed...
Revival of Frank Loesser's musical "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" closes at Richard Rodgers Theater, NYC, after 548 performances
Film & TV History
Revival of Herb Gardner's stage comedy-drama "A Thousand Clowns" starring Judd Hirsch, opens at Criterion Theater, NYC, runs for 32 performances
Senior Players Championship
Senior Players Championship Men's Golf, TPC of Michigan: Raymond Floyd wins first of 2 event titles by 2 strokes from Hale Irwin
Famous Weddings
Brett Favre
"Green Bay Packer" quarterback Brett Favre (26) weds Deanna Tynes (27) at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Green Bay, Wisconsin
Famous Deaths
- Jeff Krosnoff, American CART driver, killed in a racing accident at 31
- Kenneth Bainbridge, American physicist (measurements of mass differences between nuclear isotopes), dies at 91
- Kim Besly, British Peace activist (Greenham Common), dies at 69
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About July 14, 1996
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 9 months and 19 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: How Do U Want It/California Love - 2Pac Featuring K-Ci And JoJo
#1 Song: Forever Love - Gary Barlow
