What happened on September 15, 1996?

Headlines from September 15, 1996

• 🏒 U.S. Wins Hockey World Cup – The United States won the World Cup of Hockey, defeating Canada 5-2 with four goals in the final minutes, marking a historic victory.
• 🇺🇸 New Citizens Ceremony – In unprecedented numbers, thousands of immigrants are becoming U.S. citizens, with mass ceremonies across Texas and California.
• 🌳 Logging Delay in Redwood Forest – A California timber company agreed to postpone logging in a virgin redwood forest for two weeks to discuss land acquisition options.
• 🌍 Clinton Visits Hurricane Cleanup – President Clinton visited North Carolina to assess recovery efforts following Hurricane Fran, emphasizing Democratic hopes for the state.
• 📈 Dole's Drug Proposal – Bob Dole announced plans to unveil a proposal aimed at controlling drug use and reducing violent crime in the U.S.
• 🎷 Jazz Festivals Announced – Bermuda and Martinique are set to host fall jazz festivals, attracting music lovers from around the world.
• 🌲 American Chestnut Revival – A young man's passion for the American chestnut highlights efforts to revive this iconic tree species in the U.S.
• 🏦 Black-Owned Bank Expansion – Carver Federal Savings Bank, the largest black-owned bank in the U.S., is opening a new center in Mount Vernon, NY.
• 📚 New $1 Billion Plan at UConn – The University of Connecticut announces a $1 billion development plan under new Chancellor Philip E. Austin.
• 💼 Dole Blocks Chemical Weapons Treaty – Bob Dole's actions in the Senate blocked a crucial international treaty aimed at banning chemical weapons.