Politics: The US presidential election in 1996. Democrat Bill Clinton defeats Republican Bob Dole. By winning it made it Bill Clintons second term in office. Bill Clinton appoints Madeleine Albright as the first female as the United States Secretary of State. Clinton bands on late-term abortions.
Cultural: Woman in the year 1996 had very short boyishly close-cut hair. It helped be a sleek way to top off the season’s slim silhouette. The body image was a long and lean look. Women also wore suits with button up shirts. Sometimes women would wear shirts as a dress or as a jacket.
Social: Dr. Ian Wilmut cloned the world's first sheep from adult cells. The lamb was named Dolly in 1996. Global warming climbs to a record high. Janet Jackson becomes has paid musician in history when she signs an $80 million dollar deal. An Oscar and an Academy award goes to the movie Braveheart for best picture, which stared Mel Gibson. Album of the year was Jagged Little Pill by Alanis Morissette. Dallas played Pittsburgh in the Super Bowl (27-17). It was the year of the olympics. 
referance and more information:
http://www.answers.com/topic/1996#art1996. 2008. Infoplease. 23 Sep. 2008 .
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I really like your team's layout with the lighter background. It is much easier to read that way. I would suggest including references for your images used as well.
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