Historical Events
Event of Interest
Nelson Mandela steps down as President of South Africa
- Space Shuttle STS 78 (Columbia 20), lands
US Senior Golf Open
US Open Senior Golf, Canterbury GC: Dave Stockton wins by 2 strokes from Hale Irwin for his 3rd Champions Tour major title
- Wimbledon Men's Tennis: Richard Krajicek becomes first Dutchman to win a Grand Slam singles title beating American MaliVai Washington 6-3, 6-4, 6-3
Famous Deaths
- Albrecht Luitpold Ferdinand Michael, Duke of Bavaria, dies at 91
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About July 7, 1996
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 9 months and 26 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: Killing Me Softly - Fugees
