Friday August 09, 1996: on this day

August 09, 1996 was the 222nd day of the year 1996, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is August 09, 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 09, 1996, who was born and died on August 09, 1996, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 09, 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 9th, 1996 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 09, 1996?


August 09, 1996 was a Friday and it was the 222nd day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 09, 1996 can also be written as 8/9/1996 in the US and as 9/8/1996 in UK and Europe.

August 09, 1996 in August 1996 calendar

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August 09, 1996: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 09, 1996:

  • Boris yeltsin is sworn in at the kremlin for a second term as president of russia.

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August 09, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 9th 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 09, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 09, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

Discover the Rat personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on August 9th, 1996 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 09, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 09, 1996 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 09, 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 09, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 02:02 am and setting at 05:28 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 09, 1996?


Famous people born on August 09, 1996:

  • Hae Min

    Popular K-pop idol and member of the girl group Gugudan.

  • Jathniel Campbell

    Jathniel Campbell is a Jamaican sprinter known for his speed on the track.

  • Anjanae Thomas

    Anjanae Thomas is a talented track and field athlete known for her speed and agility.

  • Celine Buckens

    Belgian actress known for her role in the film War Horse.

  • Sanya Lopez

    Filipino actress and model.

  • Diego Navarrette

    Younow star.

  • Alessandro Murgia
  • Matías Noble
  • Dries Saddiki
  • Khalen Saunders
  • Paulo Scanlan
  • Patrick Shih
  • Thomas Stanley
  • Luis Cañate
  • Simone Giannelli
  • Maëlle Garbino
  • Matthew J. Evans
  • Ahmet Engin
  • Colton McKivitz

Whose famous birthday is on August 9th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 9th:

  • Gillian Anderson
    Gillian Anderson

    American actress.

  • Whitney Houston
    Whitney Houston

    American pop diva, with three octaves of range.

  • Anna Kendrick
    Anna Kendrick

    Anna kendrick is an american actress known for her roles in the pitch perfect movies and her oscar-nominated performance in up in the air.

  • Audrey Tautou
    Audrey Tautou

    French actress who made waves in 2001's "ama(c]lie".

  • Sam Elliott
    Sam Elliott

    Sam elliott is a renowned american actor known for his deep voice and iconic mustache, often cast in western and tough guy roles.

  • Melanie Griffith
    Melanie Griffith

    American actress, 5'9" tall and voluptuous.

  • Bill Skarsgård
    Bill Skarsgård

    Bill skarsgård is a swedish actor known for his role as pennywise the dancing clown in the horror film it and its sequel it chapter two.

  • Adelaide Kane
    Adelaide Kane

    Tv actress.

  • Nikki Ziering
    Nikki Ziering

    American actress and model.

  • Ashley Johnson
    Ashley Johnson

    American actress.

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August 09, 1996: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 27 years 7 months old,

or 331 months and 19 days old,

or 1441 weeks and 6 days old,

or 10093 days old,

if you were born on August 09, 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 09, 1996?

There are 134 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 9th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 09, 1996?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 09, 1996.

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August 09, 1996: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 09, 1996:

  • Frank Whittle

    The jet engine was developed by an engineer and soldier from england.

  • Kenneth Fleetwood

    Fashion designer dies at 65.

  • Ruth Holland

    Journalist dies at 54.

  • James Whitman McLamore

    At 70, a businessman dies.

  • Tokiharu Abe
  • May Ayim
  • Lionel Emmett
  • Marisa Madieri
  • Liang Dongfem
  • Emilio Ariño

What famous deaths happened on August 9th?

Famous deaths on August 9th:

  • Sharon Tate
    Sharon Tate

    American actress, model and sex symbol.

  • Gregory Hines
    Gregory Hines

    Gregory Hines was a talented American dancer and actor, known for his contributions to tap dancing.

  • Bernie Mac
    Bernie Mac

    American comedian, actor, screenwriter, and producer (b. 1957).

  • Frank Gifford
    Frank Gifford

    American sportscaster.

  • Al Freeman
    Al Freeman

    Jr.

  • Anton Walbrook
    Anton Walbrook

    Actor (laura i accuse), suffers a heart attack at the age of 66.

  • Mahmoud Darwish

    Mahmoud Darwish was a Palestinian poet and author who was regarded as the Palestinian national poet.

  • Mouhamad Darwish

    Mouhamad Darwish was a renowned Palestinian poet and author who is considered one of the most important literary figures in the Arab world.

  • Marieanne Cope

    Pioneer nurse who worked with leprosy patients in Hawaii.

  • Chayim Soutine

    Renowned Russian-French expressionist painter known for his emotionally charged landscapes and still lifes.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 9th

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August 09, 1996: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 09, 1996:

  • St. Nathy (or David)
  • Feast day of the great martyr Saint Panteleimon in Russian Orthodox Church
  • St. Fedlimid/Felimy
  • St. Romanus Ostiarius
  • St. Edith Stein
  • Singapore: National Day
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least ? saints: St. Jean Vianney

Observances on August 09, 1996:

  • International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples
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August 09, 1996: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 09, 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 09, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 09, 1996 was Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) by Los Del Rio, according to the music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.

August 09, 1996: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 09, 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:

  1. - Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)
  2. - You're Makin' Me High
  3. - How Do U Want It
  4. - Twisted
  5. - Give Me One Reason

August 09, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 09, 1996 was Wannabe by The Spice Girls, according to the music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.

August 09, 1996: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 09, 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:

  1. - Wannabe
  2. - Macarena
  3. - Killing Me Softly
  4. - Freedom
  5. - Mysterious Girl

August 09, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 09, 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 09, 1996: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 09, 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:

  1. - I Can't Sleep Baby (If I)
  2. - You're Makin' Me High/Let It Flow
  3. - Twisted
  4. - Only You
  5. - How Do U Want It/California Love

August 09, 1996: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 09, 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 09, 1996: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 09, 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:

  1. - Que Pena Me Das
  2. - Mejores Que Ella
  3. - El Reportero
  4. - Me Subes, Me Bajas, Me Subes
  5. - No Puedo Arrancarte De Mi

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August 09, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 09, 1996 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Tin Cup

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

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

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

Basquiat

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Julian Schnabel

Starring: Jeffrey Wright, Michael Wincott, Benicio Del Toro, Claire Forlani

Brilliant Lies

Brilliant Lies

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Richard Franklin

Starring: Gia Carides, Anthony LaPaglia, Zoe Carides, Ray Barrett

August 09, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 09, 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

Safe and Sound

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Clark Davis

Chain Reaction

Chain Reaction

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Andrew Davis

The Adventures of Pinocchio

The Adventures of Pinocchio

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Steve Barron

Mensch, Pia!

Mensch, Pia!

Release year: 1996

August 09, 1996: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 09, 1996 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Cadillac Jukebox by James Lee Burke

Cadillac Jukebox

By:

Aaron Crown, the long-standing murderer of Louisiana's most prominent black civil rights leader, was not surprising to anyone.

The Tenth Insight by James Redfield

The Tenth Insight

By:

240pages. in8. BrochA(c).

Outrage by Vincent Bugliosi

Outrage

By:

"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 Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield

The Celestine Prophecy

By:

The #1 International Phenomenon Bestseller - NEW PREFACE

Cause of Death by Patricia Cornwell

Cause of Death

By:

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 09, 1996: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 09, 1996 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Bluppo

Bluppo

Platform: MS-DOS

Genre: Scrolling tile-based computer puzzle game

Publisher: Webfoot Technologies

Formula 1

Formula 1

Platform: PlayStation, PC

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Psygnosis

Cybersphere

Cybersphere

Platform: Amiga, MS-DOS

Genre: Arcade

Publisher: Psycon Software

BVE TrainSim

BVE TrainSim

Platform: Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows ME Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows Vista (With .dll add ons & BVE 5) Windows 7 (With .dll add ons/Windows XP Mode/VMLite XP Mode & BVE 5) Windows 8 (With .dll add ons)

Genre: Train simulator

Dark Sun Online: Crimson Sands

Dark Sun Online: Crimson Sands

Platform: Windows 95

Genre: Massively multiplayer online role-playing game

Publisher: Strategic Simulations, Inc. Total Entertainment Network

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Who was the US President on August 09, 1996?

On August 09, 1996 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 09, 1996?

On August 09, 1996 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 09, 1996?

On August 09, 1996 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 9th?

August 9th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 9th 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 9th, such as:

  • 2018 - Yemeni civil war (2015): more than 60 people are injured and 43 are killed by an airstrike in which the saudi-led coalition attacked a bus that was parked at a dahyan market. the coalition called the strike a "legitimate war action" against houthis and accused them of using children as human shields.
  • 2017 - Six french soldiers were injured in a terror attack when a man drove a car into them at the levallois-perret barracks. three of them are seriously.
  • 2016 - Conflict between israel and palestine: israel accuses a un administrative manager that he was a hamas-linked operative working from gaza.

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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.

Discover how August 1996 calendar looked like.

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