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August 12, 1996 was the 225th day of the year 1996, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Monday.
Is August 12, 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 12, 1996, who was born and died on August 12, 1996, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 12, 1996, which were the most popular songs (ex. Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) by Los Del Rio), movies (e.g. A Very Brady Sequel, directed by Arlene Sanford), 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 12th, 1996 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 12, 1996?
- August 12, 1996: What happened on that day?
- August 12, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 12, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 12, 1996?
- August 12, 1996: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 12, 1996: What famous people died on that day?
- August 12, 1996: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 12, 1996: Number 1 song on that day
- August 12, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 12, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 12, 1996: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 12, 1996: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 12, 1996?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 12, 1996?
- Who was the Pope on August 12, 1996?
What day of the week was August 12, 1996?
August 12, 1996 was a Monday and it was the 225th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 12, 1996 can also be written as 8/12/1996 in the US and as 12/8/1996 in UK and Europe.
August 12, 1996: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 12, 1996:
- Breakfast on fox premieres
August 12, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 12th 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 12, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 12, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 12th, 1996 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 12, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 12, 1996 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 12, 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 12, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:34 am and setting at 07:21 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 12, 1996?
Famous people born on August 12, 1996:
- Shyna Zhang
Olympic gold medalist in gymnastics.
- Naileah Andrews
Olympic gold medalist sprinter.
- Mylik Wilson
Talented basketball player known for his skills on the court.
- Jenayah Hossam
Talented singer known for her powerful vocals.
- Dezhane Davis
Olympic gold medalist in sprinting.
- Kierstynn Geddes
Olympic gold medalist in gymnastics.
- Chazlyn Martin
Olympic gold medalist in gymnastics.
- Symphani Reid
Olympic gold medalist in gymnastics.
- Jahlon Wilson
Talented basketball player known for his skills on the court.
- Briunna Francis
American track and field athlete specializing in sprinting events.
- Zamyiah Johnson
Olympic gold medalist in track and field.
- Kerianna Scarpato
Talented soccer player known for her exceptional skills on the field.
- Destenee Harrington
Olympic gold medalist in sprinting events.
- Raliyah Butler
Talented basketball player known for her skills on the court.
- Jahzaria Wells
Olympic gold medalist in sprinting events.
- Valynn Brumfield
Professional basketball player known for exceptional shooting skills.
- Shalayah Grant
Professional basketball player known for her scoring ability.
- Christionna Funderburk
Professional basketball player known for her scoring ability.
- Kanylah Shumpert
Founder of a successful tech startup.
- Jahleah Davis
Olympic sprinter known for her speed and agility on the track.
Whose famous birthday is on August 12th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 12th:
![Casey Affleck]()
Casey AffleckAmerican actor with credits in hollywood feature movies.
![Cara Delevingne]()
Cara DelevingneCara delevingne is a british model and actress known for her work in the fashion industry and for her roles in movies such as 'paper towns'...
![George Hamilton]()
George HamiltonAmerican actor, beautiful sex symbol and tanned.
![Dominique Swain]()
Dominique SwainAmerican actress chosen from 2,500 girls to portray the lead role in a movie remake of vladimir nabokov’s "lolita" it was scandalous back...
![Luis Mariano]()
Luis MarianoHis family settled in bordeaux after he sang spanish basque.
![John Cazale]()
John CazaleActor (dog day afternoon, deer hunter), dies at 41.
![John Derek]()
John DerekAfter his 1944 debut film, "since you were away," he was drafted into the military.
![Iza Calzado]()
Iza CalzadoFilipino tv actress.
![Leah Pipes]()
Leah PipesAmerican actress.
![Jane Wyatt]()
Jane WyattAmerican singer and actress (d. 2006).
August 12, 1996: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 27 years 8 months old,
or 332 months and 14 days old,
or 1445 weeks and 4 days old,
or 10119 days old,
if you were born on August 12, 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 12, 1996?
There are 108 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 12th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 12, 1996?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 12, 1996.
August 12, 1996: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 12, 1996:
- Victor Ambartsumian
Georgian-armenian astrophysicist, astronomer, and academic (d. 1996).
- Mark Gruenwald
American comic book editor and writer (born 1953).
- Anthony Derrick Parsons
Diplomat dies at 73.
- Robert Gravel
French-canadian actor, director of theatre (born 1945).
- Viktor Hambardzumyan
Soviet armenian scientist (born in 1908).
- Eugenio di Savoia-Genova
- Rina Sara Virgillito
- Viktor Amazaspovič Ambarcumjan
What famous deaths happened on August 12th?
Famous deaths on August 12th:
![Lauren Bacall]()
Lauren BacallAmerican actress and star for more than a century.
![Henry Fonda]()
Henry FondaAmerican actor.
![Ian Fleming]()
Ian FlemingJames bond, the english novelist and creator (born in 1908).
![Merv Griffin]()
Merv GriffinAmerican entertainer and tv host.
![Loretta Young]()
Loretta YoungAmerican actress who had her own television show in the 1950s.
![Peter Woodthorpe]()
Peter WoodthorpeBritish actor (born 1931).
![Una Stubbs]()
Una StubbsUna Stubbs is a British actress best known for her role as Mrs.
![Arlene Martel]()
Arlene MartelArlene Martel was an actress best known for her role as T'Pring in the original Star Trek series.
![Stephen Lewis]()
Stephen LewisCanadian diplomat and politician 14th canadian ambassador at the united nations.
![Dorothy Mackaill]()
Dorothy MackaillActress in love affair, dies at 87 from kidney failure.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 12th
August 12, 1996: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Observances on August 12, 1996:
- International Youth Day
August 12, 1996: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 12, 1996 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 12th and August 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 12, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 12, 1996 was Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) by Los Del Rio, according to the music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.
August 12, 1996: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 12, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 12th and August 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Los Del Rio - Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)
- Keith Sweat - Twisted
- Quad City DJ's - C'Mon N' Ride It (The Train)
- Toni Braxton - You're Makin' Me High
- Eric Clapton - Change The World
August 12, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 12, 1996 was Wannabe by The Spice Girls, according to the music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.
August 12, 1996: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 12, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 12th and August 18th. 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 12, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 12, 1996 was Twisted by Keith Sweat, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.
August 12, 1996: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 12, 1996 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 12th and August 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Keith Sweat - Twisted
- R. Kelly - I Can't Sleep Baby (If I)
- Toni Braxton - You're Makin' Me High/Let It Flow
- LL Cool J - Loungin
- OutKast - Elevators (Me & You)
August 12, 1996: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 12, 1996 was Que Pena Me Das by Marco Antonio Solis, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.
August 12, 1996: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 12, 1996 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 12th and August 18th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Marco Antonio Solis - Que Pena Me Das
- La Mafia - Mejores Que Ella
- Cristian - No Puedo Arrancarte De Mi
- Los Tigres del Norte - El Reportero
- Enrique Iglesias - No Llores Por Mi
August 12, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 12, 1996 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
A Very Brady Sequel
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Arlene Sanford
Starring: Shelley Long, Gary Cole, Tim Matheson, Christopher Daniel Barnes
Carpool
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Arthur Hiller
Starring: Tom Arnold, David Paymer, Rhea Perlman, Rod Steiger
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
August 12, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 12, 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 12, 1996: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 12, 1996 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Choice
By: Bob Woodward
Bob Woodward's classic tale of power and the search for it is The Choice. It focuses on the 1996 presidential election as a study in money, public opinion, attack advertising, handlers and consultants.
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 …
Lily White
By: Susan Isaacs
Lily White is a Long Island criminal defense attorney. Lee is smart, savvy and down to earth. She can spot a fake the same way her mother can spot Armani.
The Dilbert Principle
By: Scott Adams
Dilbert is the creator of the most popular comic strip in America (syndicated in almost 1000 newspapers). This author takes a look at corporate America's glorious lunacy.
August 12, 1996: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 12, 1996 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Back Street Soccer
Soul
Dungeons & Dragons Shadow over Mystara
The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall
College Slam
Who was the US President on August 12, 1996?
On August 12, 1996 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 12, 1996?
On August 12, 1996 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 12, 1996?
On August 12, 1996 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 12th?
August 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th 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 12th, such as:
- 2018 - August 2018 lombok earthquake: sutopo purwo nugroho, spokesperson for bnpb, confirmed that 436 people have died in the earthquake in lombok.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: seven white helmets members are killed by unidentified gunmen storming their office in rebel-held sarmin in northwestern syria.
- 2016 - August 2016 thailand bombings the attacks were not claimed by any group.
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.
