Tag: 1996
1996 Billboard Number One Hits:December 2, 1995 – March 22, 1996:One Sweet Day – Mariah Carey and Boyz II MenMarch 23 – May 3:Because You Loved Me – Celine DionMay 4 – May 17:Always Be My Baby – Mariah CareyMay 18 – July 12:Tha Crossroads – Bone Thugs N HarmonyJuly 13 – July 26:How Do… Read More
1996 Fun Facts, Trivia and HistoryQuick Facts from 1996:World Changing Event: Dolly the cloned sheep was born on 5 July 1996.She was named after busty singer Dolly Parton because her DNA came from a mammary gland cell.The Top Song was Don’t Speak by No DoubtThe Movies to Watch include Jerry Maguire, The English Patient, Michael and Mars Attacks!The Most Famous… Read More
1996 Top 100 Music Hits Chart1. Grease Megamix – Olivia Newton-John & John Travolta2. Macarena – Los Del Rio3. Maria – Ricky Martin4. Because You Loved Me – Celine Dion5. California Love – 2Pac6. Champagne Supernova – Oasis7. I Will Remember You – Sarah McLachlan8. Sweet Dreams – La Bouche9. I Believe I Can Fly… Read More
1996 Oscars 68th Academy AwardsWinners Announced: March 25, 1996Held at: Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles, CaliforniaHost: Whoopi GoldbergEligibility Year: 1995TriviaBraveheart’s Roar: Mel Gibson’s Braveheart was the evening’s big winner, capturing Best Picture and Best Director.Nicholas’ Nick of Time: Nicholas Cage won Best Actor for his role in Leaving Las Vegas, marking a high point in… Read More
1996 Grammy Award WinnersWinners Announced: February 28, 1996Held at: Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, CaliforniaHost: Ellen DeGeneresEligibility Year: October 1, 1994 – September 30, 1995TriviaAlanis Unplugged: Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill snagged Album of the Year, marking her as a force in the music industry.Hootie’s Big Catch: Hootie & the Blowfish won Best New Artist, propelling… Read More
1996 State of the Union Addressby President William Jefferson Clinton, on January 23, 1996Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, members of the 104th Congress, distinguished guests, my fellow Americans all across our land:Let me begin tonight by saying to our men and women in uniform around the world, and especially those helping peace take root in… Read More