Historical Events
- Tommy Lasoda retires as LA Dodger manager
Famous Deaths
Claudette Colbert (1903-1996)
French-born American actress (It Happened One Night, Texas Lady), dies of a stroke at 93
- Father Alan Cheales, British Dominican priest (served 33 years at St Dominic's priory, London), dies at 83
- Magda Schneider, actress (Going Gay, Be Mine Tonight), dies at 87
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About July 30, 1996
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 9 months and 3 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) - Los Del Rio
- #1 Song: Wannabe - Spice Girls