Historical Events
- Gary Kirsten scores 188* for South Africa v UAE at Rawalpindi
Famous Deaths
- (Walter) "Brownie" McGhee, American folk music and Piedmont blues singer and guitarist, dies at 80
- Charles McCorquodale, art historian, dies at 47
- Edmund Gerald "Pat" Brown, American politician and Governor of California (D: 1959-67), dies at 90
- Kenneth Robinson, British politician (influential Minister of Health under Harold Wilson, reformed Health Service), dies at 84
- Roger Bowen, American actor (M*A*S*H (film); The Main Event: What About Bob?: Petulia), dies of a heart attack at 62
- Susan Bosence, British textile designer and blockprinter, dies at 82
1996 Highlights
About February 16, 1996
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 7 months and 9 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
