Throwback to 1996

In 1996, the entertainment scene was completely off the walls. We were all glued to our screens as we watched Tom Cruise in “Mission: Impossible” and laughed along with “The Nutty Professor” starring Eddie Murphy. But it wasn’t just the big screen that was rocking our world. TV shows like “Friends” and “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” had us all talking and quoting lines like nobody’s business. And let’s not forget the music – who could possibly forget the iconic albums like Alanis Morissette’s “Jagged Little Pill” and the Spice Girls’ “Spice”? It was a wild, wild time to be alive, that’s for sure.

1996

Interesting stats

Average cost of a new house

$ 123,000

Average cost of a new car

$ 16,000

Average annual income

$ 28,970

1996

Notable invention

Revolutionary Social Media: Bolt and Six Degrees Set the Stage in 1996

In 1996, a groundbreaking invention emerged that would change the way people interact and connect with one another. Bolt and Six Degrees (1997) brought to the world the first social media sites, allowing users to create profiles, connect with friends, and share personal updates and content. This invention revolutionized the way people communicate, opening up new possibilities for staying connected beyond geographical boundaries. The impact of these early social media platforms cannot be overstated, as they paved the way for the digital networking and communication landscape that we are familiar with today.

1996

Top movies

1996

Top songs

Mariah Carey

Keith Sweat

The Tony Rich Project

LL COOL J / Boyz II Men

Alanis Morissette

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony

Tracy Chapman