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1996 remembered for Euro 96, Oasis at Knebworth and rise of Girl Power

Dominic Mohan, former editor of The Sun, reflects on the cultural significance of 1996 in his new book, 1996: My Backstage Pass to the Wildest Year of Britain’s Wildest Decade. He cites key moments, including Oasis's iconic Knebworth concerts, the rise of the Spice Girls, and memorable events like Euro 96 and the Brit Awards.

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