What Happened on February 15, 1996

Historical Events

46th Berlin International Film Festival: "Sense and Sensibility" wins the Golden Bear

American boxer Tommy Morrison announces he has contracted HIV, a diagnosis he later claimed to be false

NFL coaching maestro Bill Belichick is fired by Cleveland, finishing his Browns coaching career with a record of 36-44

Tamil romantic comedy film "Poove Unakkaga" released directed by Vikraman, starring Sangita and Vijay in his breakthrough role

Chinese actress Gong Li (30) weds Singapore-born businessman Ooi Hoe Seong (46) at Singapore's Registry of Marriages

Bruno Ferenc Straub, Hungarian biochemist and statesman, dies at 82
Margaret Courtenay, Welsh actress, singer and entertainer (Royal Flash, Duet for One), dies of cancer at 72
McLean Stevenson, American actor (M*A*S*H, 1972-75 - "Col. Henry Blake"; Hello Larry), dies of a heart attack at 66
Oscar Abrams, community organiser, dies at 58
Tommy Rettig, American actor (Jeff's Collie, Lassie), dies of a heart attack at 54

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 28 years, 2 months and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aquarius