Famous Birthdays
- Jennie Kim, South Korean singer and actress (Blackpink), born in Seoul, South Korea
Famous Deaths
- Harry Potts, English soccer forward (Burnley, Everton) and manager (Burnley, Shrewsbury Town, Blackpool), dies at 75
- Kaye Webb, English writer and publisher (Puffin Club), dies at 81
- Marcia Davenport, American author and music critic (b. 1903)
- Richard Kermode, American rocker (Kozmic Blues Band), dies at 49
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About January 16, 1996
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 28 years, 3 months and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
- #1 Song: One Sweet Day - Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men
- #1 Song: Jesus To A Child - George Michael