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August 08, 1996 was the 221st day of the year 1996, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is August 08, 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 08, 1996, who was born and died on August 08, 1996, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 08, 1996, which were the most popular songs (ex. Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) by Los Del Rio), movies (e.g. Tin Cup, directed by Ron Shelton), 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 8th, 1996 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 08, 1996?
- August 08, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 08, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 08, 1996?
- August 08, 1996: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 08, 1996: What famous people died on that day?
- August 08, 1996: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 08, 1996: Number 1 song on that day
- August 08, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 08, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 08, 1996: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 08, 1996: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 08, 1996?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 08, 1996?
- Who was the Pope on August 08, 1996?
What day of the week was August 08, 1996?
August 08, 1996 was a Thursday and it was the 221st day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 08, 1996 can also be written as 8/8/1996 in the US and as 8/8/1996 in UK and Europe.
August 08, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 8th 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 08, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 08, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 8th, 1996 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 08, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 08, 1996 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 08, 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 08, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 01:17 am and setting at 04:42 pm.
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 08, 1996?
Famous people born on August 08, 1996:
- Jarrett Stidham
Co-founder of Poshmark, a popular online marketplace.
- Vince Kowalski
Instagram star.
Whose famous birthday is on August 8th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 8th:
![Faye Wong]()
Faye WongFaye wong is a chinese singer and actress known for her ethereal voice and influential presence in the chinese music industry.
![Peyton List]()
Peyton ListPeyton list is an american actress known for her roles in the disney channel series jessie and the film diary of a wimpy kid: rodrick rules.
![Dustin Hoffman]()
Dustin HoffmanAmerican actor who created some of the most memorable characters in cinema history, winning two oscars, five oscar nominations and an emmy...
![Robin Quivers]()
Robin QuiversAmerican radio personality, author, and co-host of howard sternaeur (tm), the nationally syndicated radio show and cable tv show.
![Esther Williams]()
Esther WilliamsAmerican actress and swimmer, who became a swimming champion and became a leading lady in aquatic extravaganzas during the '50s, '60s and...
![Keith Carradine]()
Keith CarradineAmerican actor from a theatre family.
![Rory Calhoun]()
Rory CalhounAmerican actor, who has appeared in feature films since 1944, such as "river of no return" (black spurs) and "river of no return".
![Roger Penrose]()
Roger PenroseMathematician and english physicist.
![Katie Leung]()
Katie LeungKatie Leung is a Scottish actress best known for her role as Cho Chang in the Harry Potter film series.
![Rena Mero]()
Rena MeroAmerican wrestler.
August 08, 1996: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 27 years 8 months old,
or 332 months and 11 days old,
or 1445 weeks and 1 day old,
or 10116 days old,
if you were born on August 08, 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 08, 1996?
There are 111 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 8th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 08, 1996?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 08, 1996.
August 08, 1996: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 08, 1996:
- Solmon Lew
Founder of the Best Buy electronics retail chain.
- Nevill Francis Mott
English physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1905).
- Jüri Randviir
Estonian journalist and chess player (d. 1996).
- Didi Duprat
Left-handed french jazz guitarist.
- Herbert Huncke
American writer.
- Frank A Whittle
At 89, the inventor of the jet engine dies.
- Julian Stryjkowski
Writer dies at 91.
What famous deaths happened on August 8th?
Famous deaths on August 8th:
![Louise Brooks]()
Louise BrooksIconic silent film actress known for her bob haircut and roles in Pandora's Box and Diary of a Lost Girl.
![Patricia Neal]()
Patricia NealAmerican actress, who became a broadway star in her broadway debut in 1945.
![Olivia Newton-John]()
Olivia Newton-JohnAn american singer, born in australia.
![Karen Black]()
Karen BlackAmerican actress, who was ten years old when she had her first stage experience.
![Glen Campbell]()
Glen CampbellAmerican country and western singer, recording artist, and actor in tv and film.
![Barbara Bel Geddes]()
Barbara Bel GeddesNyc, new york -- actress.
![Fay Wray]()
Fay WrayFay Wray was a renowned actress best known for her role in the classic film 'King Kong'.
![Richard Deacon]()
Richard DeaconAmerican actor and singer (d.1984).
![Alan Napier]()
Alan NapierAmerican actor, alfred the butler on batman, at 85 years old (born 1903).
![Ilse Werner]()
Ilse WernerActress and singer from the netherlands, german (d. 2005).
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 8th
August 08, 1996: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 08, 1996:
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least ? saints: St. Dominic de Guzman, priest, (1170-1221).
- Sweden - Namesday of Queen Silvia, an Official Flag Day.
- Taiwan: Father's Day. (In Mandarin, Ba Ba means father and 8-8, or August 8).
- St. Hormisdas
- St. Smaragdus (and companions)
- St. Largus
- St. Cyriacus
August 08, 1996: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 08, 1996 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 5th and August 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 08, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 08, 1996 was Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) by Los Del Rio, according to the music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.
August 08, 1996: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 08, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 5th and August 11th. 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
- Keith Sweat - Twisted
- Tracy Chapman - Give Me One Reason
August 08, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 08, 1996 was Wannabe by The Spice Girls, according to the music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.
August 08, 1996: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 08, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 5th and August 11th. 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 08, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 08, 1996 was I Can't Sleep Baby (If I) by R. Kelly, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.
August 08, 1996: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 08, 1996 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 5th and August 11th. 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
- 112 Featuring The Notorious B.I.G. - Only You
- 2Pac Featuring K-Ci And JoJo - How Do U Want It/California Love
August 08, 1996: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 08, 1996 was Que Pena Me Das by Marco Antonio Solis, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.
August 08, 1996: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 08, 1996 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 5th and August 11th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Marco Antonio Solis - Que Pena Me Das
- La Mafia - Mejores Que Ella
- Los Tigres del Norte - El Reportero
- Olga Tanon - Me Subes, Me Bajas, Me Subes
- Cristian - No Puedo Arrancarte De Mi
August 08, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 08, 1996 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Tin Cup
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Ron Shelton
Starring: Kevin Costner, Rene Russo, Don Johnson, Cheech Marin
Country: United States of America
She's the One
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Edward Burns
Starring: Edward Burns, Jennifer Aniston, John Mahoney, Michael McGlone
Country: United States of America
The Fan
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Tony Scott
Starring: Robert De Niro, Wesley Snipes, Ellen Barkin, John Leguizamo
Country: United States of America
Basquiat
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Julian Schnabel
Starring: Jeffrey Wright, Michael Wincott, Benicio Del Toro, Claire Forlani
Brilliant Lies
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Richard Franklin
Starring: Gia Carides, Anthony LaPaglia, Zoe Carides, Ray Barrett
August 08, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 08, 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:
Safe and Sound
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Clark Davis
Chain Reaction
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Andrew Davis
The Adventures of Pinocchio
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Steve Barron
Mensch, Pia!
Release year: 1996
August 08, 1996: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 08, 1996 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Outrage
By: Vincent Bugliosi
"Provocative, entertaining. ... A powerful, damning diatribe about Simpson's acquittal People Here is the O. J. Simpson case account that no one dares to write.
The Awakening Heart
By: Betty J. Eadie
Betty J. Eadie's iconic bestseller Embraced by the Light, which described the life-changing story of her near-death experience that changed her life and influenced millions of people around the world, was a timeless classic.
Cause of Death
By: Patricia Cornwell
Dr. Kay Scarpetta dives into the murky depths a ship graveyard in search of Ted Eddings's remains, an investigative reporter. Scarpetta, her niece Lucy, and Pete Marino (police captain) will be following the scents and violence of death and violence …
August 08, 1996: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 08, 1996 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Chaos Overlords
Gender Wars
Captain Quazar
DragonHeart: Fire and Steel
Eressea
Who was the US President on August 08, 1996?
On August 08, 1996 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 08, 1996?
On August 08, 1996 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 08, 1996?
On August 08, 1996 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 8th?
August 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th 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 8th, such as:
- 2018 - Academy awards: academy of motion picture arts and sciences announces changes to the oscars. this includes a shorter ceremony and a category called "most popular film".
- 2017 - Battle of marawi. the pentagon is looking into conducting airstrikes on marawi. if approved, this would allow the united states to send troops into the area to fight the isis-affiliated maute and other islamist terror groups. later, a spokesperson denied the claims and clarified that the philippines had not requested such an airstrike.
- 2016 - 2016 ethiopian protests. more than 50 protesters were killed by ethiopian security force forces in the past few days. the government blocked internet access and restricted journalistic access to the country.
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.
