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Billboard Hot 100 Top Songs

1996

Starting in 1958, Billboard magazine has tracked the performance of music singles in the United States through the Billboard Hot 100. Taking a look through their archives of top songs is like viewing a time capsule. To better cater to this journey, I have listed all songs that topped the Billboard Hot 100 each week for the year. I have embedded a video to easily listen to them, given a link to the lyrics, included the date it topped the chart, and given a way to purchase the song. Enjoy listening to the best songs of 1996!

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Billboard Hot 100 - 1996

January 6

January 13

January 20

January 27

February 3

February 10

February 17

February 24

March 2

March 9

March 16

"One Sweet Day" by Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men
"One Sweet Day" was The Hot 100's #1 song on January 6, January 13, January 20, January 27, February 3, February 10, February 17, February 24, March 2, March 9, and March 16.

March 23

March 30

April 6

April 13

April 20

April 27

"Because You Loved Me (From "Up Close & Personal")" by Celine Dion
"Because You Loved Me (From "Up Close & Personal")" was The Hot 100's #1 song on March 23, March 30, April 6, April 13, April 20, and April 27.

May 4

May 11

"Always Be My Baby" by Mariah Carey
"Always Be My Baby" was The Hot 100's #1 song on May 4 and May 11.

May 18

May 25

June 1

June 8

June 15

June 22

June 29

July 6

"Tha Crossroads" by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
"Tha Crossroads" was The Hot 100's #1 song on May 18, May 25, June 1, June 8, June 15, June 22, June 29, and July 6.

July 13

July 20

"How Do U Want It/California Love" by 2Pac Featuring K-Ci And JoJo
"How Do U Want It/California Love" was The Hot 100's #1 song on July 13 and July 20.

July 27

"You're Makin' Me High/Let It Flow" by Toni Braxton
"You're Makin' Me High/Let It Flow" was The Hot 100's #1 song on July 27.

August 3

August 10

August 17

August 24

August 31

September 7

September 14

September 21

September 28

October 5

October 12

October 19

October 26

November 2

"Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)" by Los Del Rio
"Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)" was The Hot 100's #1 song on August 3, August 10, August 17, August 24, August 31, September 7, September 14, September 21, September 28, October 5, October 12, October 19, October 26, and November 2.

November 9

November 16

November 23

November 30

"No Diggity" by BLACKstreet (Featuring Dr. Dre)
"No Diggity" was The Hot 100's #1 song on November 9, November 16, November 23, and November 30.

December 7

December 14

December 21

December 28

"Un-Break My Heart" by Toni Braxton
"Un-Break My Heart" was The Hot 100's #1 song on December 7, December 14, December 21, and December 28.
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