Born in 1996
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BACK TO 1996 · Canada
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The Fugees released The Score, Independence Day made an imagined alien invasion a summer cinema event, and New Zealand held its first election under mixed-member proportional representation. Music, film and a new voting system all feature in 1996.
What happened in 1996?
Donovan Bailey wins Olympic 100 metres
On 19 July, Donovan Bailey wins the Olympic 100-metre final in Atlanta, taking gold for Canada.
A lander and rover begin their journey to Mars.
NASA launched Mars Pathfinder on December 4, 1996, carrying the Sojourner rover toward Mars.
Johnson ran 19.32 seconds in Atlanta.
Michael Johnson won the Olympic 200-meter final in Atlanta on August 1, 1996, in a world-record 19.32 seconds. USA Track & Field and World Athletics record the result.
Dallas wins Super Bowl XXX
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 27–17 in Super Bowl XXX on January 28, 1996.
Firsts and new ideas
Dolly The Sheep Shows What Adult Cells Can Do
Dolly was born at Scotland’s Roslin Institute on July 5, 1996, the first mammal cloned from an adult cell.
Nintendo 64 Brings Three-Dimensional Worlds Home
Nintendo launched the Nintendo 64 in Japan on June 23, 1996, introducing its next home console to a generation of players.
Number ones and music in 1996
Chart positions belong to the country and chart named in each record.
“Macarena” reaches No. 1
“Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 dated August 3, 1996.
One Sweet Day remains at No. 1
One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men remained No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 dated March 2, 1996.
Prices and everyday money in 1996
Canada figures in the money of the time. Units and sources matter: these are not today's prices.
| Item or measure | Then | Unit and source |
|---|---|---|
| Homogenized milk | $1.33 | 1 litre Statistics Canada |
| Partly skimmed milk | $1.29 | 1 litre Statistics Canada |
| Eggs | $1.63 | 1 dozen Statistics Canada |
| White bread | $1.29 | 675 grams Statistics Canada |
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