On this day in 1996, Stephen Nichols made his debut in the role of Stefan Cassadine on General Hospital. The role reunited him with DAYS co-star, Mary Beth Evans (Katherine Bell), while his character was later paired with Laura Spencer (Genie Francis).
Also in 1996 - The series finale of primetime soap opera, Central Park West, aired on CBS. On the air for less than a year, the series was not successful and was initially removed from the schedule in late 1995. New additions were made to the cast, but the retooling of the show was not enough to save it from cancellation.
In 2011 - Ashley Abbott and Tucker McCall (Eileen Davidson and Stephen Nichols) were married on The Young and the Restless. The marriage ended due to his adultery, but before all was said and done, it would be revealed that Tucker was the previously unknown father of Devon Hamilton (Bryton James). Devon was the product of an affair Tucker had with Yolanda Hamilton (Debbi Morgan) many years earlier.