Historical Events
"3rd Rock from the Sun"
1st episode of TV sitcom "3rd Rock from the Sun" by Bonnie and Terry Turner and starring John Lithgow and Kristen Johnston screens on NBC
Famous Deaths
- "Fearless" Nadia [Mary Ann Evans], Australian stuntwoman and actress (Hunterwali), dies at 88
- Kurt Schmucker, German RFA minister of Economy (1963-66), dies
- Michael Lynn Synar, American politician (Rep-D-Oklahoma, 1979-95), dies at 45
- Walter M. Miller Jr., American sci-fi author (Hugo; View from Stars), dies at 72
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About January 9, 1996
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 28 years, 3 months and 18 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
