Historical Events
- The Irish Republican Army declares the end of its 18 month ceasefire shortly followed by a large bomb in London's Canary Wharf.
- WYNY-FM in NYC changes calls to WKTU-FM
Famous Birthdays
- Jimmy Bennett, American actor (Daddy Day Care; No Ordinary FAmily), born in Seal Beach, California
Famous Deaths
- Adolf Galland, German general and WWII flying ace (104 aerial victories for Luftwaffe), dies at 83
- Albert Jean Amateau, Turkish-born businessman and social activist, dies at 106
- Alistair Cameron Crombie, Australian historian of science, dies at 80
- Barry Troyna, English educational sociologist and author (Racism, Education and the State), dies at 44
- Charles Henry "Harry" Urwin, British trade unionist, dies at 80
- Gerald Savory, British actor playwright and TV producer (Heart of the Matter), dies at 86
- Neil Franklin, English soccer defender (26 caps; Stoke City, Hull City, Crewe Alexandra) and manager (Colchester United), dies at 74
- Thomas Padmore, British senior civil servant, dies at 86
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About February 9, 1996
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 28 years, 2 months and 19 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
