Wednesday December 11, 1996: on this day

December 11, 1996 was the 346th day of the year 1996, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is December 11, 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 December 11, 1996, who was born and died on December 11, 1996, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 11, 1996, which were the most popular songs (ex. Un-Break My Heart by Toni Braxton), movies (e.g. Scream, directed by Wes Craven), TV series (e.g. Out Of Sight) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 11th, 1996 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 11, 1996?


December 11, 1996 was a Wednesday and it was the 346th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 11, 1996 can also be written as 12/11/1996 in the US and as 11/12/1996 in UK and Europe.

December 11, 1996 in December 1996 calendar

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December 11, 1996: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 11, 1996:

  • Tung chee hwa is appointed to become the new leader of hong kong after it reverts to chinese rule in 1997.
  • East timor's nobel peace prize winners, bishop carlos belo and jose ramos-horta, challenge indonesia to release political prisoners.
  • The israeli government authorises the construction of 130 houses for jewish settlers in the heart of arab east jerusalem and palestinian officials call if "extreme provocation".
  • Nato ministers condemn the serbian government for cancelling local elections while opposition mps in serbia boycott the parliament and leave the chamber half-empty. tens of thousands of protesters take to the streets for the 23rd day.
  • Nato ministers vote to extend the organisation to include old "iron curtain" countries.
  • Russian coalminers end their week-long strike after prime minister viktor chernomyrdin promises they will get all their back pay.
  • South african president nelson mandela signs the country's new constitution.

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December 11, 1996: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

  • Cleveland Cavaliers - Washington Bullets : 95 - 106
  • Denver Nuggets - Charlotte Hornets : 97 - 101
  • Indiana Pacers - Los Angeles Lakers : 76 - 79
  • Miami Heat - Philadelphia 76ers : 84 - 79
  • Minnesota Timberwolves - Chicago Bulls : 86 - 103

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Udinese - Juventus : 1 - 4

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Airdrie - Clydebank : 3 - 1
  • East Fife - Morton : 0 - 3

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Dunfermline - Hibernian : 2 - 1
  • Hearts - Aberdeen : 1 - 2
  • Motherwell - Raith Rvs : 0 - 1
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December 11, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 11th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 11, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 11, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on December 11th, 1996 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 11, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 11, 1996 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 11, 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 December 11, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 07:44 am and setting at 07:00 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 25, 1996 while the next full moon would come on Dec 24, 1996.

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Who was born on December 11, 1996?


Famous people born on December 11, 1996:

  • Hailee Steinfeld
    Hailee Steinfeld

    Hailee Steinfeld is an actress known for her roles in movies like True Grit and Pitch Perfect 2..

  • Jack Griffo

    Tv actor.

Whose famous birthday is on December 11th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 11th:

  • Nikki Sixx
    Nikki Sixx

    American musician, bass guitarist, songwriter, and leader of motley crue, the "bad boys" in american heavy metal during the 1980s and 1990s.

  • Jean Marais
    Jean Marais

    French actor with handsome, rugged features.

  • John Kerry
    John Kerry

    This american lawyer and politician is an american politician.

  • Jean-Louis Trintignant
    Jean-Louis Trintignant

    He was a french director and actor, and he made his tv and film debut in 1956.

  • Brenda Lee
    Brenda Lee

    American singer, billed as "little miss dynamite", the little girl with a big voice" from when she was just 4'9" (approximately 140 cm) and...

  • Rita Moreno
    Rita Moreno

    Award-winning actress known for her roles in 'West Side Story'.

  • Teri Garr
    Teri Garr

    American comedian and actress who was a regular guest on "sonny and cher comedy review" in 1974.

  • Donna Mills
    Donna Mills

    American actress and producer.

  • Gary Dourdan
    Gary Dourdan

    American actor.

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December 11, 1996: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 27 years 4 months old,

or 328 months and 13 days old,

or 1428 weeks

or 9996 days old,

if you were born on December 11, 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 December 11, 1996?

There are 231 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 11th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 11, 1996?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 11, 1996.

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December 11, 1996: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 11, 1996:

  • Willie Rushton

    English cartoonist, author, and publisher, co-founded private eye (b. 1937).

  • W G G Duncan-Smith

    Fighter pilot dies at the age of 82.

  • Herbert Sally Frankel

    Economics professor, who dies at the age of 93.

  • William George Rushton

    English actor (tw3)/author/cartoonist, dies at age 59 (born 1937).

  • Robert Bromston Thesiger Daniell

    Soldier, dies at 95.

  • Marie-Claude Vaillant-Couturier
  • Ramón Valdivieso
  • Juan Carlos Barbieri

What famous deaths happened on December 11th?

Famous deaths on December 11th:

  • Sam Cooke
    Sam Cooke

    American singer with amazing singing talent.

  • Galina Vishnevskaya
    Galina Vishnevskaya

    Leningrad, russia -- soprano (madama butterfly).

  • Andre Braugher
    Andre Braugher

    Chicago, illinois -- actor (frank pembleton-homicide).

  • Arthur Mullard
    Arthur Mullard

    English comedian (born 1910).

  • Percy Kilbride
    Percy Kilbride

    Actor (ma & pa kettle), died at 76.

  • Bettey Page

    Famous pin-up model known for her iconic images in the 1950s.

  • Kyrus Wong

    Renowned Chinese-American artist known for his innovative style and contributions to the art world.

  • Ahmadou Kourouma

    Renowned Ivorian writer known for his novels depicting African history and culture.

  • Derward Powers

    Award-winning journalist and author.

  • Evelette Blackwell

    Renowned chemist known for groundbreaking research in organic chemistry.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 11th

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December 11, 1996: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 11, 1996:

  • USA - Admission day for Indiana (19th state, 1816)
  • Burkina Faso - Republic Day (1958, Upper Volta became an autonomous republic in the French Community.)
  • Argentina - Tango Day, Buenos Aires
  • Also see December 11 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Roman festivals - One of the four Agonalia, this day in honour of Sol Indiges; also the Septimontium festival
  • R.C. Saints - pope Damasus I: optional memorial; also Daniel the Stylite (not universal)

Observances on December 11, 1996:

  • International Mountain Day
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December 11, 1996: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 11, 1996 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 9th and December 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 11, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 11, 1996 was Un-Break My Heart by Toni Braxton, according to the music chart for the week December 9th and December 15th.

December 11, 1996: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 11, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 9th and December 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Un-Break My Heart youtube
  2. - No Diggity
  3. - Nobody
  4. - Don't Let Go (Love)
  5. - Mouth

December 11, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 11, 1996 was Breathe by The Prodigy, according to the music chart for the week December 9th and December 15th.

December 11, 1996: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 11, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 9th and December 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Breathe
  2. - One And One
  3. - Knockin' On Heaven's Door / Throw These Guns Away
  4. - A Different Beat

December 11, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 11, 1996 was Nobody by Keith Sweat Featuring Athena Cage, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 9th and December 15th.

December 11, 1996: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 11, 1996 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 9th and December 15th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Nobody
  2. - Pony
  3. - Un-Break My Heart youtube
  4. - No Diggity
  5. - Don't Let Go (Love)

December 11, 1996: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 11, 1996 was Trapecista by Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 9th and December 15th.

December 11, 1996: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 11, 1996 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 9th and December 15th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Trapecista
  2. - Siempre Hace Frio
  3. - No Pude Enamorarme Mas
  4. - Amame Una Vez Mas
  5. - Palomita Blanca

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December 11, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 11, 1996 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Scream

Scream

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Wes Craven

Starring: Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Skeet Ulrich

Country: United States of America

Marvin's Room

Marvin's Room

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Jerry Zaks

Starring: Meryl Streep, Leonardo DiCaprio, Diane Keaton, Robert De Niro

Ghosts of Mississippi

Ghosts of Mississippi

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Rob Reiner

Starring: Alec Baldwin, James Woods, Whoopi Goldberg, Virginia Madsen

One Fine Day

One Fine Day

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Michael Hoffman

Starring: Michelle Pfeiffer, George Clooney, Mae Whitman, Alex D. Linz

My Fellow Americans

My Fellow Americans

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Peter Segal

Starring: Jack Lemmon, James Garner, Dan Aykroyd, John Heard

December 11, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 11, 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:

Out of Sight

Out of Sight

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Steven Soderbergh

Staying Alive

Staying Alive

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Sylvester Stallone

Two Fat Ladies

Two Fat Ladies

Release year: 1996

Starring: Clarissa Dickson Wright, Jennifer Paterson

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Dark Skies

Dark Skies

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Scott Stewart

December 11, 1996: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 11, 1996 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Soul'S Code by James Hillman

The Soul'S Code

By:

Plato, the Greeks and the Romans called it "daimon", the Romans "genius", the Christians "guardian Angel". Today, we use the terms soul, spirit, or heart.

My Sergei: A Love Story by Ekaterina Gordeeva with E.M. Swift

My Sergei: A Love Story

By:

The Olympic gold medalist shares a touching, loving account of her relationship with Sergei Grinkov. This includes their first meeting and subsequent world pairs skating championships.

The Tailor Of Panama by John le Carré

The Tailor Of Panama

By:

Le Carre's Panama, the young nation of 2.5 million souls that will, on December 31, 1999 take full control over the Panama Canal, is a Casablanca with no heroes. It is a hotbed for drugs and laundered

The Rules by Ellen Fein, Sherrie Schneider

The Rules

By:

Hardcover book in excellent condition, no marks or bent pages. The "Rules" paperback will be provided for free, but it is stained from age.

The Book of Ruth by Jane Hamilton

The Book of Ruth

By:

This book won the 1989 PEN/Hemingway Foundation Award as best first novel. It deals with real-life problems of violence and alienation. The author then creates a beautiful testament to humanity's capacity for compassion, mercy, and love.

December 11, 1996: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 11, 1996 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Furuta Atsuya no Simulation Pro Yakyuu 2

Furuta Atsuya no Simulation Pro Yakyuu 2

Platform: Super Famicom

Genre: Traditional baseball simulation

Publisher: Hect[1]

Die Hard Arcade

Die Hard Arcade

Platform: Arcade, Sega Saturn, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Network

Genre: Beat 'em up

Publisher: Sega

Gearheads

Gearheads

Platform: Macintosh, Microsoft Windows, Philips CD-i, SNES

Genre: Strategy

Publisher: Philips Media

Catfight

Catfight

Platform: DOS, Windows

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: Atlantean Interactive Games

Descent II

Descent II

Platform: PC (MS-DOS), Mac OS, Acorn Archimedes, AmigaOS4, PlayStation

Genre: First-person shooter, shoot 'em up

Publisher: Interplay Productions Mac Play (Mac OS)

history

Who was the US President on December 11, 1996?

On December 11, 1996 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 11, 1996?

On December 11, 1996 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 11, 1996?

On December 11, 1996 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 11th?

December 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th day of the month of December. 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 December 11th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 strasbourg attack: two people are killed and 14 more injured in a shooting rampage at strasbourg's annual christmas market. police identify the shooter as an extremist and they flee the scene. this incident is being considered terrorist.
  • 2017 - 2017 new york city attempted bombing: a homemade pipe bomb carried by a man was set off near new york city's port authority bus terminal. the attacker and three others were also injured. akayed ullah is currently in custody.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: at least 8 people are killed in two car bombings in fallujah.

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history

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 December 1996?

December 1996 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 1996 calendar looked like.

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