Historical Events
- Haiti becomes a member of the Berne Convention copyright treaty
- Space Shuttle STS 72 (Endeavour 10), launches into space
Famous Deaths
- Eric Hebborn, artist/faker, dies at 61
- Harold Walter Bailey, British philologist, dies at 96
- Hubert Nicholson, poet/novelist, dies at 87
- Ike Isaacs, Burmese-English jazz guitarist, dies at 76
1996 Highlights
About January 11, 1996
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 5 months and 22 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
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