April 30
Dates of 1996
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A year in film
A year in music
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1996: This large baby, almost named Fiona, is born in Fall River MA.

Gaelen

200

A large baby is born in Fall River MA on this day who would become the second of six siblings.

April 30

200

This becomes a smash hit from the movie Kpop Demon Hunters 

Golden

200

This terrible live action cartoon hybrid movie paired Michael Jordan up with a animated rabbit they try to say is bugs bunny

Space Jam

200

This debut song was a huge hit and made the Spice Girls a household name.

Wannabe

400

1945: This politician, who had a quirky plan to fix Germany's problems, kills himself.

Adolf Hitler

400

The United States turns 220 years old.

July 4

400

This award ceremony for film occurs before the Oscar's and is often ridiculed for being rigged.

Golden Globes 

400

Thos movie introduced Ghostface, who would become one of the most iconic horror movie villains of all time.

Scream

400

Always be my baby was this artists highest charting solo song of the year.

Mariah Carey 

600

1789: Six years after leading the continental army to victory, he takes the oath of office, being unanimously elected as president of the United States 

George Washington

600

Taco Bell announces they have purchased the Liberty Bell.

April 1

600

This award is given to the leading goal scorer in the world cup.

Golden boot

600

This actor received his second academy award for best actor nomination for his role in Jerry Maguire 

Tom Cruise 

600

This was the highest selling album of the year with tracks like "you outta know" and "hand in my pocket"

Jagged Little Pill

800

1975: Saigon is invaded and falls marking the official end of this long war.

Vietnam War

800

Babies born on this day wouldn't see another birthday until 2000

February 29

800

"Stop at the sign of" this was Newport Creameries slogan, referencing the animal on its sign

Golden cow

800

Captain Pheobus whisks away this love interest of the ugly deformed main character who ends up alone.

Esmeralda

800

This artist was murdered in September 13 in Las Vegas.

Tupac

1000

1803: The US doubles in size after buying a large mass of land from Napoleon in a transaction known as this

The Louisiana Purchase

1000

The Atlanta Olympics closing ceremonies begin as this incredibly adorable baby celebrates his first birthday.

August 6

1000

This Nintendo 64 James bond video game, also the name of a bond movie, revolutionized first person shooter games. 

Goldeneye

1000

This highest grossing movie of the year is named after the holiday that the aliens invade on in the film.

Independence Day

1000

The number 1 song of the year was this Spanish tune that sent the world into a dance craze that is still popular at gatherings today. 

Macarena