| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| October 17 1996 | Berthold Goldschmidt Died |
| October 02 1996 | Clinton Signs Electronic Freedom Of Information Act Amendments |
| October 02 1996 | Flight 603 Crashes Into Pacific, 70 Dead |
| October 07 1996 | The Fox News Channel Begins Broadcasting |
| October 11 1996 | Eight Children Dead In Estonian Bus Crash |
| October 16 1996 | 84 Dead In Guatemala City Stadium Crush |