Historical Events
Trainspotting
"Trainspotting" directed by Danny Boyle based on the book by Irvine Welsh, starring Ewan McGregor, Robert Carlyle and Jonny Lee Miller opens in cinemas in the UK and Ireland
- Mark Waugh scores 130 in World Cup vs Kenya, 207 w/brother Steve
- Rajindra Dhanraj takes 9-97 for Trinidad against Leeward Islands
Famous Deaths
- Alan Dawson, American jazz drummer and teacher (Berklee, 1957-75), dies of leukemia at 66
- Freddie Stocks, cricket (cent on debut & wkt on 1st ball, Notts), dies
- Joseph W. Barr, American banker and politician (Secretary of the Treasury), dies at 78
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About February 23, 1996
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 28 years, 2 months and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: One Sweet Day - Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men
#1 Song: Spaceman - Babylon Zoo
