What Happened on February 13, 1996

Historical Events

  • "The Score" second studio album by Fugees is released (Billboard no. 1 year end Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums 1996)

Music History

British boy band Take That officially announce that they are disbanding, prompting UK government to set up counselling phone lines

All Eyez on Me

Death Row/Interscope Records releases rapper Tupac Shakur his 4th studio album "All Eyez on Me"; becomes his final release during his lifetime

  • Howard Stern announces he will be making the film "Private Parts"
  • Rock musical "Rent" by Jonathan Larson opens off-Broadway
1996 History

Famous Deaths

  • Daniel Womack, American Piedmont blues guitarist, singer and harmonica player, dies at 91
  • Martin Balsam, American charaacter actor (Psycho, 12 Angry Men, Archie Bunker's Place, Catch 22), dies of a stroke at 76
1996 Highlights

About February 13, 1996

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 28 years, 1 month and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aquarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: One Sweet Day - Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men
  • UK #1 Song: Spaceman - Babylon Zoo