1996 Social Movements Events — Verified Historical Highlights
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- 18 Mar Death of Odysseus Elytis: Odysseus Elytis, the Greek poet and Nobel laureate, died of a heart attack at his Athens home on March 18, 1996, at the age of 84. source: washingtonpost.com
- 21 Mar "Night of the Iguana" Broadway Performance: On March 21, 1996, the Broadway revival of Tennessee Williams' play "Night of the Iguana" premiered at the Lyceum Theatre in New York City. The production featured a cast that included Richard Thomas and Elizabeth Ashley. source: ibdb.com
- 22 Mar Resident Evil Game Release: On March 22, 1996, Capcom released the survival horror video game "Resident Evil" for the PlayStation in Japan. The game introduced players to the fictional Raccoon City and the horrors lurking within the Spencer Mansion. source: gamespot.com
- 27 Jun Discovery of Kennewick Man: On June 27, 1996, the remains of a prehistoric man, later named Kennewick Man, were discovered near Kennewick, Washington. This find sparked significant archaeological and legal debates regarding the origins and rights to the remains, as they were dated to be over 9,000 years old. source: nps.gov
- 28 Jun Esperanto Movement Principles Declared: The Prague Manifesto is issued, formally declaring the principles and goals of the international Esperanto language movement.
- 27 Sep Truth and Reconciliation hearing in South Africa: A Truth and Reconciliation Commission hearing took place in South Africa on September 27, 1996, aimed at addressing human rights violations during the apartheid era. The commission sought to promote healing and reconciliation in the nation. source: sahistory.org.za
- 03 Dec Det Glynn, anti-apartheid activist, dies: On December 3, 1996, Det Glynn, a prominent anti-apartheid activist, passed away, leaving behind a legacy of resistance against apartheid in South Africa. source: sahistory.org.za
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