What Happened on July 6, 1996

Historical Events

  • In a 2-0 win v Brewers, New York Yankees closer John Wetteland sets MLB record 20 consecutive saves en route to 24

Wimbledon Women's Tennis

Wimbledon Women's Tennis: Steffi Graf beats Arantxa Sánchez Vicario 6-3, 7-5 for her 20th Grand Slam title & 7th Wimbledon crown

Famous Deaths

  • Kathy Ahern, American golfer (Women's PGA C'ship 1972), dies of breast cancer at 47
1996 Highlights

About July 6, 1996

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 9 months and 13 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Cancer

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Tha Crossroads - Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
  • UK #1 Song: Three Lions (The Official Song Of The England Football Team) - Baddiel & Skinner & Lightning Seeds