Historical Events
Event of Interest
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
Iva Majoli
Martina Hingis
- Record £42 million ($65.2 million) British lottery won by 3 people (2-3-4-13-42-44)
Famous Deaths
- Duane Hanson, American sculptor and artist, dies at 70
- Henry Lennox d'Aubigny Hopkinson, diplomat/politician, dies at 94
- John Phillipps Kenyon, historian/teacher, dies at 68
- Robert Russell "Chubby" Wise, American musician, dies at 80
1996 Highlights
About January 6, 1996
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 25 years, 3 months and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Capricorn
