1996 Event Erik and Lyle Menendez found guilty of killing their parents 1971 Birthday Eric Menendez, New York, accused of killing his parents, Menendez Brothers 1968 Birthday Lyle Menendez, New York, accused of killing his parents, Menendez Brothers 1954 Birthday Robert Menendez, American Politician 1574 Death Pedro Menendez de Aviles, soldier/navigator, dies 1519 Birthday Pedro Menendez de Aviles, explorer, found St. Augustine Florida
