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Events on Monday 1 January 1996 4
19961996: Damon HillWilliamsHill, son of two-time champion Graham Hill, won the title with Williams, becoming the first son of a World Champion to win the championship himself.
1996Hollywood Walk of FameReceived a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, honouring her contribution to the film industry.
1996Muppet Treasure IslandPlayed Long John Silver in Muppet Treasure Island, revelling in the role opposite Kermit the Frog and delivering one of the most entertaining performances of his career.
1996Propa PropagandaPublished Propa Propaganda, one of his best-known collections, cementing his reputation as a political poet.