Historical Events
- Hamas operative Yahya Ayyash is killed by an Israeli-planted booby-trapped cell phone
Don Shula Retires
Miami Dolphins coach Don Shula announces his retirement
- Muralitharan no-balled for throwing in ODI v WI at the Gabba
Famous Birthdays
- Max Baldry, English actor, born in Redhill, United Kingdom
Famous Deaths
- Danny White, American singer and bandleader, dies at 84
- Jay Arena, American pediatrician (Duke Poison Center Director, inventor of the child-proof safety cap), dies at 86
- Lincoln Kirstein, American writer and impresario, dies at 88
- Richard Versaille, tenor, dies at 63
- Yahya Ayyash, Palestinian militant and chief bombmaker for Hamas, assassinated by booby trapped cell phone at 29
1996 Highlights
About January 5, 1996
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 28 years, 2 months and 23 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: Earth Song - Michael Jackson