Historical Events
- Commander of the U.S. Fifth Fleet Scott Redd states that Iran test-fired a new anti-ship missile near the Strait of Hormuz
- Future Basketball Hall of Famer Magic Johnson comes out of a 5 year retirement; helps LA Lakers to 128-118 win over Golden State at the Great Western Forum with 19 points, 8 rebounds & 10 assists
- Gino Gallagher, the suspected leader of the Irish National Liberation Army, is killed while waiting in line for his unemployment benefit.
Famous Deaths
- Bob Thiele, American radio broadcaster, and record producer (John Coltrane; B.B. King), dies of kidney failure at 73
- Guy Doleman, actor (Deadly Bees, Idol, Thunderball), dies at 72
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About January 30, 1996
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 28 years, 2 months and 28 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
