Remember when England came within a whisker of knocking Germany of the tournament?
Or how about that David Seaman penalty save? It was a cracking summer and Euro 96 gripped the nation.
It’s all about to come back into the spotlight when the whole tournament is re-screened on television from Monday.
But what was happening back in Hartlepool that year? Here is a reminder.
1. In the mood for a dance at Brierton
Remember when the New York dance scene came to Brierton Comprehensive School in March, 1996? Photo: hm
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Humpty Dumpty and all the King's men pictured in this February 1996 view of the Stage Door Theatre School. Remember it? Photo: hm
3. Ouch that hurts!
Asda worker Martin Longstaff was waxed for a fundraising event to raise money for the British Heart Foundation in February 1996. Who remembers this Peterlee scene? Photo: hm
4. Joe on the attack
Joe Allon in action for Pools in September 1996. Photo: hm