Historical Events
Croatia Win 1st Title
Hopman Cup Tennis, Perth: Goran Ivanišević & Iva Majoli win Croatia's first title; at 1 rubber apiece Switzerland's Marc Rosset & Martina Hingis forced to retire at 3-6, 7-6, 4-5 in the deciding doubles rubber
- Record £42 million ($65.2 million) British lottery won by 3 people (2-3-4-13-42-44)
Famous Birthdays
- Courtney Eaton, Australian actress (Yellowjackets), born in Banbury, Western Australia
Famous Deaths
- (Robert) "Chubby" Wise, American bluegrass fiddler, dies at 80
- Duane Hanson, American artist, made life-sized realistic sculptures of people, dies at 70
- Henry Lennox d'Aubigny Hopkinson, British diplomat and Conservative politician, dies at 94
- John Phillipps Kenyon, historian/teacher, dies at 68
- Johnny Johnston, American singer and actor (Make that Spare), dies at 80
1996 Highlights
About January 6, 1996
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 28 years, 3 months and 13 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
