Top 20 Hits of 1996

This Day in High School History

1996 Kevin Gilbert, multi instrumentalist and songwriter, died of accidental asphyxiation. Member of Giraffe, worked with Sheryl Crow, co-wrote her 1994 hit All I Want To Do.

1996 Alicia Machado, 18, of Venezuela crowned 45th Miss Universe

1996 Though it was unveiled months ago, the recently renovated, $85 million Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City officially opened Thursday, the first of four days of celebrating.