Historical Events
- "In My Bed" single released by Dru Hill (Billboard Song of the Year 1997)
Famous Deaths
- Elizabeth Hill, Russian-English teacher of Salvonic languages, dies at 96
- Francesco Siciliani, Italian opera administrator, dies at 85
- Irving Caesar, American lyricist and theater composer ("Tea for Two"; "Just A Gigilo"; "Sometimes I'm Happy"; "Animal Crackers In My Soup"), dies at 101 [1]
- Lawrie Miller, New Zealand cricket batsman (13 Tests), dies at 73
- Ruby Murray, Irish singer ("Heartbeat"; "Softly, Softly"), dies of liver cancer at 61
- Stanko Todorov, Bulgarian communist politician, Prime Minister of Bulgaria (1971-81), dies at 76
- Wayne Barlow, American composer, dies at 84
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About December 17, 1996
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 6 months and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Un-Break My Heart - Toni Braxton
#1 Song: Knockin' On Heaven's Door/Throw These Guns Away - Dunblane
