A Look Back At
Born in 1996
What Was Life Like in 1996?
Who Was in Charge?
President
Bill Clinton
What Things Cost
Gas (per gallon)
$1.22
Loaf of Bread
$0.97
Average House
$140,000
Weekly Wage
$490
Events of 1996 in the United States
A selection from Wikipedia's '1996 in the United States'. Not a complete list.
- April 6 – Major League Soccer begins its inaugural season with a match between the San Jose Clash and D.C. United in San Jose, California.
- April 29 – The Broadway hit musical Rent opens at the Nederlander Theatre.
- June 21 – Walt Disney Pictures' 34th feature film, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, considered to be one of the studio's darkest animated films, is released to positive reviews and commercial success.
- August 24 – Gabe Newell and Mike Harrington found the Valve Corporation.
- September 29 – Nintendo releases the Nintendo 64 in North America.
- October 7 – The Fox News Channel is launched on U.S. cable systems.
- November 5 – U.S. presidential election, 1996: Democratic incumbent Bill Clinton defeats Republican challenger Bob Dole to win his second term. This election had the lowest voter turnout since 1924.
- November 15 – Space Jam, directed by Joe Pytka, is released in theaters.
Popular Toys & Games
- Tickle Me Elmo
- Tamagotchi
- Nintendo 64
Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 on 1 January 1996
One Sweet Day
Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men