Historical Events
- British supermarket chains stock genetically modified tomato puree - the first GM food to be sold in the country
Famous Deaths
- Antonio Ruiz Soler, Spanish flamenco dancer and choreographer, dies at 74
- Gianandrea Gavazzeni, Italian opera conductor, musicologist, pianist and composer, dies at 86
- Peter Pooley, British broadcaster (Newsreel), dies at 84
- W. R. Lee, English language teacher and internationalist, dies at 84
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About February 5, 1996
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 28 years, 2 months and 23 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
