Historical Events
- Blizzard buries eastern US causing at least 50 deaths
- For 1st time in 25 years no one is elected to Baseball Hall of Fame
Famous Deaths
- (William) Mac Lance "Tiny" McCloud, musician/songwriter, dies at 52
François Mitterrand (1916-1996)
21st President of France (1981-95), dies of prostate cancer at 79
- Howard Taubman, American music and theater critic, dies at 88
- Ian Dawson-Shepherd, British disabilities campaigner (cerebrally palsied people), dies at 80
- Kurt Schmucker, member (Union of Christian Democrats), dies
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About January 8, 1996
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 28 years, 3 months and 20 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
