Historical Events
- "Father" opens at Criterion Theater NYC for 52 performances
Famous Birthdays
- Emma Mackey, French-British actress (Maeve Wiley-Sex Education; Death on the Nile; Emily), born in Le Mans, France
Famous Deaths
- Ramon Vinay, Chilean operatic tenor, dies at 83
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About January 4, 1996
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 28 years, 3 months and 24 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
