Historical Events
- UK House of Commons announces that the Stone of Scone, aka the Stone of Destiny, used in the coronation of Scottish (and subsequently English and British monarchs), will be returned to Scotland after 700 years in Westminster Abbey
Famous Deaths
- Pim Jacobs, Dutch jazz pianist, TV host and actor (Gilas), dies at 61
- Raaj Kumar, Hindi actor (Tiranga, Saudagar), dies at 69
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About July 3, 1996
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 9 months and 30 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Tha Crossroads - Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
#1 Song: Three Lions (The Official Song Of The England Football Team) - Baddiel & Skinner & Lightning Seeds
