Friday August 02, 1996: on this day
August 02, 1996 was the 215th day of the year 1996, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.
Is August 02, 1996 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 02, 1996, who was born and died on August 02, 1996, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 02, 1996, which were the most popular songs (ex. Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) by Los Del Rio), movies (e.g. Basquiat, directed by Julian Schnabel), TV series (e.g. Safe And Sound) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 2nd, 1996 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 02, 1996?
- August 02, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 02, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 02, 1996?
- August 02, 1996: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 02, 1996: What famous people died on that day?
- August 02, 1996: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 02, 1996: Number 1 song on that day
- August 02, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 02, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 02, 1996: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 02, 1996: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 02, 1996?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 02, 1996?
- Who was the Pope on August 02, 1996?
What day of the week was August 02, 1996?
August 02, 1996 was a Friday and it was the 215th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 02, 1996 can also be written as 8/2/1996 in the US and as 2/8/1996 in UK and Europe.
August 02, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 2nd is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 02, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 02, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.
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August 02, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 02, 1996 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 02, 1996 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.
An observer located in New York City on August 02, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 76% full, rising at 09:33 pm and setting at 10:52 am.
The previous full moon was on Jul 30, 1996 while the next full moon would come on Aug 28, 1996.
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Who was born on August 02, 1996?
Famous people born on August 02, 1996:
- Madisin
Popular social media personality known for lifestyle content.
- Malyiah Harvey
Olympic sprinter known for her speed and agility.
- Ulysses Diaz
Professional baseball player known for his exceptional hitting and fielding skills.
- Simone Manuel
Simone manuel is an american swimmer known for becoming the first african-american woman to win an individual olympic gold medal in swimming...
- Keston Hiura
American baseball player.
- Bahja Rodriguez
Rapper.
- Joris Kramer
- Robert Madge
- Marvell Tell
- Jordan Thomas
- Costinel Tofan
- KaVontae Turpin
- Tomislav Štrkalj
- Moïse Nkounkou
- Pomme
- Elisabeth Reisinger
- Federica Cesarini
- Rogerio Alves dos Santos
Whose famous birthday is on August 2nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 2nd:
- Carroll O'Connor
Carroll o'connor was an american actor best known for his role as archie bunker in the tv series 'all in the family'.
- Dom DeLuise
Dom deluise was an american actor and comedian known for his roles in comedy films and television shows, often collaborating with mel brooks...
- Isabel Allende
Isabel allende is a chilean author known for her bestselling novels, such as 'the house of the spirits' and 'eva luna', which often...
- Muriel Robin
She is a french comedian, singer, and actress.
- Sam Worthington
Sam worthington is an australian actor known for his roles in blockbuster films such as avatar and terminator salvation.
- Kevin Smith
Kevin smith is a director known for his work on cult classic films such as clerks and dogma.
- Wes Craven
American screen writer, filmmaker and author.
- James Baldwin
American writer (born in 1924).
- Joanna Cassidy
American actress and film star best known for her role as falcon crest.
- Myrna Loy
American actress whose political views brought her to prominence at unesco.
August 02, 1996: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 27 years 8 months old,
or 332 months and 16 days old,
or 1445 weeks and 6 days old,
or 10121 days old,
if you were born on August 02, 1996.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 02, 1996?
There are 106 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 2nd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 02, 1996?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 02, 1996.
August 02, 1996: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 02, 1996:
- Delvin Miller
Delvin Miller was a renowned biologist known for his contributions to the field of genetics.
- Michel Debré
French lawyer and politician, 150th prime minister of france (b. 1912).
- Obdulio Varela
Uruguayan footballer and manager (b. 1917).
- Mohamed Farrah Aidid
Somalian general and politician, 5th president of somalia (b. 1934).
- Humphrey Fisher
Television producer dies at 72.
- U Hia Than
52 years old, politician.
- Aleksandr Ėmmanuilovič Nudel'man
- James Joseph Byrne
- James Pichette
What famous deaths happened on August 2nd?
Famous deaths on August 2nd:
- Jean-Pierre Melville
French filmmaker.
- David Huddleston
American actor (b. 1930).
- Cathleen Nesbitt
English actress (separate tables) dies at 93.
- Josehua Bell
Inventor of the telephone and credited with the first successful experiment in talking through a wire.
- Lexander Graham Bell
Inventor and entrepreneur who revolutionized communication with the invention of the telephone.
- Thomas Gainsborough
Thomas Gainsborough was an English portrait and landscape painter who was one of the most influential British artists of the 18th century.
- Sruly Halberstam
Hasidic rabbi and Holocaust survivor who became a prominent figure in the Jewish community.
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August 02, 1996: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 02, 1996:
- St. Etheldritha/Alfrida
- St. Alphonsus Mary de Ligouri
- St. Stephen
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 4 saints: St. Peter Julian Eymard
- Feast day of Ilya the Prophet in Russian Orthodox Church
- Bulgaria/Republic of Macedonia - Ilinden (St. Ilya Day), a day of remembrance of the Ilinden Uprising
- Costa Rica - Our Lady of the Angels
- Day of airborne forces in Russia
August 02, 1996: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 02, 1996 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 29th and August 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 02, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 02, 1996 was Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) by Los Del Rio, according to the music chart for the week July 29th and August 4th.
August 02, 1996: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 02, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 29th and August 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Los Del Rio - Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)
- Toni Braxton - You're Makin' Me High
- 2 Pac - How Do U Want It
- Tracy Chapman - Give Me One Reason
- R. Kelly - I Can't Sleep Baby (If I)
August 02, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 02, 1996 was Wannabe by The Spice Girls, according to the music chart for the week July 29th and August 4th.
August 02, 1996: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 02, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 29th and August 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Spice Girls - Wannabe
- Los Del Rio - Macarena
- Fugees - Killing Me Softly
- Robbie Williams - Freedom
- Peter Andre featuring Bubbler Ranx - Mysterious Girl
August 02, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 02, 1996 was I Can't Sleep Baby (If I) by R. Kelly, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 29th and August 4th.
August 02, 1996: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 02, 1996 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 29th and August 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- R. Kelly - I Can't Sleep Baby (If I)
- Toni Braxton - You're Makin' Me High/Let It Flow
- Keith Sweat - Twisted
- 2Pac Featuring K-Ci And JoJo - How Do U Want It/California Love
- OutKast - Elevators (Me & You)
August 02, 1996: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 02, 1996 was Que Pena Me Das by Marco Antonio Solis, according to the Latin music chart for the week July 29th and August 4th.
August 02, 1996: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 02, 1996 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week July 29th and August 4th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Marco Antonio Solis - Que Pena Me Das
- Los Tigres del Norte - El Reportero
- Olga Tanon - Me Subes, Me Bajas, Me Subes
- Luis Miguel - Suena
- Intocable - No Te Vayas
August 02, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 02, 1996 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
August 02, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 02, 1996 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
August 02, 1996: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 02, 1996 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
August 02, 1996: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 02, 1996 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on August 02, 1996?
On August 02, 1996 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 02, 1996?
On August 02, 1996 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 02, 1996?
On August 02, 1996 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 2nd?
August 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on August 2nd, such as:
- 2018 - Saudi arabian-led intervention, battle of al hudaydah in yemen: at least 20 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition in al hudaydah (yemen). saudi arabia's spokesperson denied that its jets were present in the area, but blamed rebels.
- 2017 - Two american soldiers are killed by a suicide bomber in afghanistan's war on terror. the taliban claim responsibility.
- 2016 - Syrian civil war: a volunteer search and rescue team from the syria civil defence says that 33 people were injured by toxic gas dropped from an unmanned helicopter onto saraqeb, rebel-held idlib governorate.
What happened in 1996?
1996 was filled with very interesting events such as
- 7th Billboard Music Awards
- Sex & Longing opens at Cort Theater, New York City
- Cornerstone dedication for Holocaust Museum in New York City
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What was the calendar for August 1996?
August 1996 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.