The following lists events that happened in Libya in 1996
Incumbents President: Muammar al-Gaddafi Prime Minister: Abdul Majid al-Qa′ud
Events March 27 - Egyptian hijackers commandeer an Egyptian passenger flight in Luxor and land it in Martubah, Libya, demanding a meeting with world leaders. The hijackers released the 152 passengers unharmed and surrendered to the Libyan military. August - The United States announced sanctions on companies with greater than $40 million (USD) annual investments in Libya or Iran, despite objections from Germany, France, Canada, and the European Union. August - Louis Farrakhan, head of the Nation of Islam, travels to Libya to receive the Gadhafi Human Rights Award.
Sport 1995–96 Libyan Premier League 1996–97 Libyan Premier League
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