Famous Deaths
- Edward Thomas, British historian and intelligence expert (Bletchley park), dies at 77
- Efua Sutherland, Ghanaian writer (Nyamekye), dies at 71
- Israel Eldad, Israeli Revisionist Zionist philosopher and member of the pre-state underground group Lehi, dies at 85
- Mabel Leigh, potter, dies at 80
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About January 22, 1996
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 28 years, 3 months and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: One Sweet Day - Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men
#1 Song: Spaceman - Babylon Zoo
