Historical Events
Live by Request
"Live by Request" debuts on the A&E Network, based on singer Tony Bennett's idea, the set list was determined by viewer phone calls; Bennett starred in the first episode, wins an Emmy Award (Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program)
Famous Weddings
Prince Rogers Nelson
American singer Prince Rogers Nelson (37) weds belly dancer Mayte Garcia (22) in Minneapolis; divorce in 1999
- Secretary of Defense and former US Senator William Cohen of Maine (56) weds Black Entertainment Television host Janet Langhart (54) at United States Capitol in Washington, D.C.
Famous Deaths
- Bob Paisley, English football manager (Liverpool), dies at 77
- Eva Hart, British Titanic passenger, one of last living survivors, dies at 91
- Ivan William Hannaford, British sociologist, dies at 64
- Lady Caroline Blackwood, British journalist and writer (The Last of the Duchess), dies at 64
- Taiguara [Chalar da Silva], Brazilian singer and songwriter, dies at 50
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About February 14, 1996
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 28 years, 2 months and 14 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
