Historical Events
- 25th Fiesta Bowl: #1 Nebraska beats #2 Florida, 62-24
- The US deploys troops in Northern Bosnia with the intention of maintaining order and peace between Bosnian Serbs and Muslims
Famous Deaths
- Karl Targownik, Hungarian psychiatrist & Holocaust survivor, dies at 80
- Thornton Page, American astrophysicist, dies at 82
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About January 2, 1996
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 28 years, 3 months and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Capricorn
Holidays: Day after New Year's Day (New Zealand), New Year Holiday (United Kingdom)
Music Charts
- #1 Song: One Sweet Day - Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men
- #1 Song: Earth Song - Michael Jackson