Here's everything that was happening the week of September 22nd, 1996.
Arsene Wenger is stepping down as Arsenal manager after 22 years. He was first unveiled as Arsenal manager on September 22nd, 1996, and for many football fans, it will be hard to remember a time before he was Arsenal boss. The days of George Graham, Bruce Rioch and "Boring, Boring Arsenal" seem like a different lifetime now. Wenger not only changed Arsenal, he changed English football forever.
But what was world like when this bespectacled Frenchman moved to North London from Japan?
Here's everything that happened the week Wenger became Arsenal manager.
Bill Clinton was US President.
John Major was UK Prime Minister.
The Fugees ‘Ready Or Not’ was UK Number 1.
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'Breakfast At Tiffanys' by Deep Blue Something was at number 2.
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N64 was launched in America that week.
Changing Rooms had just started on BBC2.
Sabrina The Teenage Witch aired its first episode.
Fans can’t believe it One of the most beloved reality TV couples ever have split up, according to reports. Abbey Romeo, 27, and David Isaacman, 31, met on dating show Love on the Spectrum five years ago, but have reportedly now called a day on their relationship. Abbey and David met on Season 1 of […]
Movie fans, assemble! Welcome to the 93rd entry in The JOE Film Club Quiz. This week, we are presenting players with stills from 10 movies. They then must select which film the images are from based on three options. Have what it takes? Play below and find out. Name the movie Gone Girl Basic Instinct […]
He previously donated £2.5 million in animal charities Comedian and actor Ricky Gervais has received the Jane Goodall Award for Unwavering Advocacy for Animals. He accepted the award during The Hope Gala 2026 in London, at the inaugural event which celebrated the life and legacy of Dr Jane Goodall, who passed away last year. Jane […]