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