Historical Events
- Russian troops arrive in Bosnia as part of a joint operation with the US
Famous Birthdays
- Sarah Morales, Mexican, Siamese twin (survived), born in Tijuana, Mexico
- Sarahi Morales, Mexican Siamese twin (died on Jan 27, 1996), born in Tijuana, Mexico
Famous Deaths
- Edmund Happold, British structural engineer (founder of Buro Happold), dies at 65
- Joachim Nitsche, German mathematician (b. 1926)
- John Howard Purnell, Welsh chemist (Royal Society of Chemistry), dies at 70
- Peggy Braithwaite, lighthouse-keeper, dies at 76
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About January 12, 1996
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 28 years, 3 months and 16 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: One Sweet Day - Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men
#1 Song: Earth Song - Michael Jackson
