Dates by Year
Famous Birthdays
- Dee Dee Davis, American actress (Bryana Thomkins in "The Bernie Mac Show"), born in Culver City, California
Famous Deaths
- Eva Jones, German poet and novelist (Taboo), dies at 82
- Jose Luis Lopez Aranguren, philosopher, dies at 86
Died in 19961996 Highlights
About April 17, 1996
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 29 years and 10 months
Leap Year: Yes
Generation:Millennial
Chinese Zodiac:Rat
Star Sign:Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Because You Loved Me (From "Up Close & Personal") -Celine Dion
#1 Song: Return Of The Mack -Mark Morrison
