Historical Events
- Chris Cairns scores 120, 96 balls, 10x4, 9x6 in Test NZ v Zimbabwe
- The first version of the Java programming language released
Famous Birthdays
- Ruben Loftus-Cheek, English footballer (Chelsea), born in London, England
Famous Deaths
- Norman MacCaig, Scottish poet, dies at 85
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About January 23, 1996
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 28 years, 3 months and 5 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
