Historical Events
- Bomb explodes at Atlanta Olympic Park, 1 killed, 110 injured
- Brazilian pair Jackie Silva and Sandra Pires win inaugural women's beach volleyball gold medal at the Atlanta Olympics
- David Sales makes 210 on 1st class cricket debut for Northants v Worcs
Famous Deaths
- Ivan V. Lalić, Serbian poet, dies at 65
- Jane Beverly Drew, English modernist architect, dies at 85
- Peter Green, British insurance underwriter (CEO of Lloyd's of London), dies at 71
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About July 27, 1996
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 9 months and 5 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: You're Makin' Me High/Let It Flow - Toni Braxton
#1 Song: Wannabe - Spice Girls
