Historical Events
- NHL Board of Governors approves sale of Winnipeg Jets, officially clearing the way for the team to move to Phoenix, Arizona in time for 1996-97 season
Famous Deaths
- Bernard Baily, American comic artist (co-creator of DC Comics), dies at 79
- Donald Simpson, American film producer (Flashdance), dies at 52
- Harold Wolpe, South African sociologist, lawyer, and activist, dies at 70
1996 Highlights
About January 19, 1996
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 28 years, 2 months and 9 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: Jesus To A Child - George Michael