1996 (AD 1996) Historical Timeline & Archive

Notable Figures in 1996 (AD 1996) (33)

• 6ix9ine (Born: 1996-05-08) — American rapper known for aggressive style and controversial public persona.
• Abdus Salam (Died: 1996-11-21) — Pioneering Pakistani theoretical physicist and Nobel laureate.
• Albert R. Broccoli (Died: 1996-06-27) — Pioneering American film producer, best known for developing the James Bond franchise.
• Anya Taylor-Joy (Born: 1996-04-16) — Acclaimed actress known for roles in 'The Queen's Gambit' and genre films.
• Arthur Melo (Born: 1996-08-12) — Brazilian midfielder known for his career moves across top European and South American clubs.
• Austin Abrams (Born: 1996-09-02) — American actor known for roles in 'Euphoria,' 'Do Revenge,' and 'The Inbetweeners.'
• Bill Monroe (Died: 1996) — Pioneering mandolinist and songwriter, credited with creating the bluegrass music genre.
• Carl Sagan (Died: 1996-12-20) — Pioneering astronomer and celebrated science communicator of the cosmos.
• Chance Perdomo (Born: 1996-10-20) — American and British actor known for roles in 'Chilling Adventures of Sabrina' and 'Gen V'.
• Cooper Koch (Born: 1996-07-16) — American actor known for roles in 'Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story' and upcoming projects.
• Dani Dyer (Born: 1996-08-08) — English television personality and actress known for reality TV success and family collaborations.
• Demarai Gray (Born: 1996-06-28) — English winger playing for Birmingham City, representing Jamaica internationally.
• Dove Cameron (Born: 1996-01-15) — American actress and singer known for Disney roles and her evolving musical career.
• Ella Fitzgerald (Died: 1996-06-15) — Iconic jazz vocalist celebrated for purity of tone and scat singing.
• Emma Mackey (Born: 1996-01-04) — British-French actress known for her role in Sex Education and BAFTA wins.
• Faker (gamer) (Born: 1996-05-07) — South Korean League of Legends legend, Faker, remains the most decorated esports athlete.
• Florence Pugh (Born: 1996-01-03) — Acclaimed English actress known for roles in period dramas, sci-fi, and the MCU.
• François Mitterrand (Died: 1996-01-08) — Key figure of the French Left, first left-wing President of the Fifth Republic.
• Gene Kelly (Died: 1996-02-02) — Pioneering American dancer and actor who transformed the Hollywood musical genre.
• Hwang Hee-chan (Born: 1996-01-26) — South Korean forward known for his aggressive style, playing for Schalke 04.
• Jalen Brunson (Born: 1996-08-31) — NBA star known as "Captain Clutch," Jalen Brunson led the Knicks to an NBA Championship.
• Lance Oppenheim (Born: 1996-01-26) — American director blending nonfiction storytelling with cinematic formalism.
• Lili Reinhart (Born: 1996-09-13) — American actress known for her role in Riverdale and leading roles in romance and drama films.
• Marcello Mastroianni (Died: 1996-12-19) — Iconic Italian actor celebrated for his versatile roles across cinema.
• Napheesa Collier (Born: 1996-09-23) — WNBA star and Olympic champion known for her powerful play and leadership.
• Nnamdi Azikiwe (Died: 1996-05-11) — Father of Nigerian Nationalism and First President of Nigeria
• Noah Centineo (Born: 1996-05-09) — American actor known for roles in Disney Channel, Netflix rom-coms, and superhero films.
• Rashmika Mandanna (Born: 1996-04-05) — Highly decorated Indian actress known for work in Telugu and Hindi cinema.
• Skyler Gisondo (Born: 1996-07-22) — American actor known for roles in Booksmart, Licorice Pizza, and Superman.
• Sophie Turner (Born: 1996-02-21) — English actress known for roles in Game of Thrones and the X-Men franchise.
• Tom Holland (Born: 1996-06-01) — Acclaimed British actor known for his roles in Spider-Man and major cinematic franchises.
• Tupac Shakur (Died: 1996-09-13) — Influential rapper, actor, and political activist whose music addressed social injustice.
• Zendaya (Born: 1996-09-01) — Acclaimed American actress and singer known for leading roles in blockbusters and prestige television.