Michael Jordan History: July 12, 1996 - Michael Jordan signs a NBA contract for 1 year for $25 million March 19, 1995 - Michael Jordan rejoins Chicago Bulls after 17 months, beats Pacers March 18, 1995 - Michael Jordan announces he is ending his 17 month NBA retirement May 20, 1991 - Chicago Bull Michael Jordan, named NBA's MVP March 28, 1990 - Michael Jordan scores 69 points, 4th time he scores 60 points in a game January 25, 1989 - Michael Jordan scores his 10,000th NBA point in his 5th season February 26, 1987 - NBA's Michael Jordan's 58 points is a Chicago Bull record February 25, 1987 - Michael Jordan, scores Chicago Bulls record 58 points in a game May 16, 1985 - Michael Jordan named NBA Rookie of Year February 17, 1963 - Michael Jordan, NBA guard, Chicago Bulls February 17, 1961 - Michael Jordan, born in Brooklyn, New York, NBA guard and forward, Chicago Bulls
More Notable Events on January 8:
1996 Blizzard buries eastern U.S. causing at least 50 deaths
1993 Chicago Bull Michael Jordan scores his 20,000th career point
1993 Elvis Presley Commemorative Postage Stamp goes on sale
1974 Loch Ness Monster photographed
1971 Voyageurs National Park, Minnesota established