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April 17, 1996 was the 108th day of the year 1996, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is April 17, 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 April 17, 1996, who was born and died on April 17, 1996, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 17, 1996, which were the most popular songs (ex. Because You Loved Me by Celine Dion), movies (e.g. The Craft, directed by Andrew Fleming), TV series (e.g. Tattoon Master) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 17th, 1996 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 17, 1996?
- April 17, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 17, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 17, 1996?
- April 17, 1996: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 17, 1996: What famous people died on that day?
- April 17, 1996: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 17, 1996: Number 1 song on that day
- April 17, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 17, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 17, 1996: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 17, 1996: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 17, 1996?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 17, 1996?
- Who was the Pope on April 17, 1996?
What day of the week was April 17, 1996?
April 17, 1996 was a Wednesday and it was the 108th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 17, 1996 can also be written as 4/17/1996 in the US and as 17/4/1996 in UK and Europe.
April 17, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 17th is Aries.
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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.
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April 17, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 17, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on April 17th, 1996 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 17, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 17, 1996 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 17, 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 April 17, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 06:04 am and setting at 08:35 pm.
The previous full moon was on Apr 04, 1996 while the next full moon would come on May 03, 1996.
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Who was born on April 17, 1996?
Famous people born on April 17, 1996:
- Lorna Fitzgerald
British actress.
- Caitlin Parker
Australian boxer.
- Dee Davis
Tv actress.
- Gianluca Mancini
- Douglas Moreira Fagundes
- Shintarō Nago
- Doğuş Özdemiroğlu
- Jakub Popiwczak
- Lars Rüdiger
- Tamatoa Tetauira
- Marlon Torres
- Tony van Diepen
- Alexander Achinioti-Jönsson
- Aitor Embela
- Inessa Kaagman
- Nikola Kočović
- Nik Lorbek
- Irina Fetecău
Whose famous birthday is on April 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 17th:
![Victoria Beckham]()
Victoria BeckhamPosh is a british singer, who was also one of the spice girls.
![Sean Bean]()
Sean BeanSean bean is an english actor known for his roles in the lord of the rings and game of thrones.
![Roddy Piper]()
Roddy PiperRoddy piper was a professional wrestler known for his time in the wwe and for his iconic feud with hulk hogan.
![William Holden]()
William HoldenWilliam holden was an american actor known for his roles in classic films such as sunset boulevard and the bridge on the river kwai.
![Jennifer Garner]()
Jennifer GarnerAmerican actress and film producer.
![Olivia Hussey]()
Olivia HusseyArgentinean-british actress, who made her acting debut at 16 with her beautiful, doe-eyed beauty in "romeo and juliet.
![Rooney Mara]()
Rooney MaraRooney mara is an american actress known for her roles in films such as the girl with the dragon tattoo and carol.
![James Last]()
James LastGerman musician, bandleader, composer, arranger.
![Adam McKay]()
Adam McKayAdam mckay is a writer and director known for his work on comedy films such as anchorman, step brothers, and the other guys.
![Nicholas D'Agosto]()
Nicholas D'AgostoAmerican film and television actor.
April 17, 1996: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 28 years and 2 days old,
or 336 months and 2 days old,
or 1461 weeks and 2 days old,
or 10229 days old,
if you were born on April 17, 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 April 17, 1996?
There are 363 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 17th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 17, 1996?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 17, 1996.
April 17, 1996: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 17, 1996:
- Piet Hein
Danish poet and scientist (born in 1905).
- Eva Jones
Poet/narrator, dies at 82.
- Jose Luis Lopez Aranguren
Philosopher, who dies at the age of 86.
- Michele Carew
Daughter of rod carew, a baseball legend, is diagnosed with leukemia and dies at the age of 18.
- Adelaide Lambert
- François-Régis Bastide
What famous deaths happened on April 17th?
Famous deaths on April 17th:
![Deanna Durbin]()
Deanna DurbinAmerican actress and singer who made her debut film at the age of 14.
![Kitty Carlisle]()
Kitty CarlisleAmerican actress, singer, socialite, and game show panelist (d. 2007).
![Doris Roberts]()
Doris RobertsAmerican actress (b. 1925).
![Michael Sarrazin]()
Michael SarrazinMichael sarrazin was a canadian actor known for his roles in films such as 'they shoot horses, don't they?' and 'the flim-flam man'.
![Eva Novak]()
Eva NovakActress (medicine man), passes away at 90 from pneumonia.
- Benjerman Franklin
Founding Father of the United States and successful businessman.
- Axiel Márquez
Axiel Márquez was a Colombian novelist, short-story writer, screenwriter and journalist, known for his novels such as One Hundred Years of...
- Gabriel García Márquez
Gabriel García Márquez was a Colombian novelist, short-story writer, screenwriter, and journalist, known for his novels and short stories,...
- Jesua Garcia
Pioneering researcher in the field of genetics.
- Biju Patnaik
Biju Patnaik was an Indian politician who served as the Chief Minister of Odisha for two terms and played a crucial role in the formation of...
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April 17, 1996: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 17, 1996:
- Pope Anicetus (died 166)
- Blessed Radboud of Louvain (d.1142)
Saints celebrated on April 17, 1996:
- Saint Gerwin of Oudenburg (d. 1117)
- Saint Landricus
- Saint Stephen Harding (d. 1134)
April 17, 1996: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 17, 1996 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 15th and April 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 17, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 17, 1996 was Because You Loved Me by Celine Dion, according to the music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.
April 17, 1996: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 17, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 15th and April 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Celine Dion - Because You Loved Me
- Mariah Carey - Always Be My Baby
- Tony Rich Project - Nobody Knows
- Alanis Morissette - Ironic
- R. Kelly - Down Low (Nobody Has To Know)
April 17, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 17, 1996 was Return Of The Mack by Mark Morrison, according to the music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.
April 17, 1996: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 17, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 15th and April 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Mark Morrison - Return Of The Mack
- The Prodigy - Firestarter
- Gina G - Ooh Aah... Just A Little Bit
- Mark Snow - The X-Files
- Robert Miles - Children
April 17, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 17, 1996 was Down Low (Nobody Has To Know) by R. Kelly Featuring Ronald Isley, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.
April 17, 1996: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 17, 1996 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 15th and April 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- R. Kelly Featuring Ronald Isley - Down Low (Nobody Has To Know)
- Joe - All The Things (Your Man Won't Do) (From "Don't Be A Menace...")
- Mariah Carey - Always Be My Baby
- SWV - You're The One
- D'Angelo - Lady
April 17, 1996: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on April 17, 1996 was Experiencia Religiosa by Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.
April 17, 1996: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on April 17, 1996 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 15th and April 21st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Enrique Iglesias - Experiencia Religiosa
- Cristian - Amor
- La Mafia - Un Millon De Rosas
- Shakira - Estoy Aqui
- Olga Tanon - Basta Ya!
April 17, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 17, 1996 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Craft
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Andrew Fleming
Starring: Robin Tunney, Fairuza Balk, Neve Campbell, Rachel True
Country: United States of America
The Truth About Cats & Dogs
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Michael Lehmann
Starring: Uma Thurman, Janeane Garofalo, Ben Chaplin, Jamie Foxx
Mulholland Falls
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Lee Tamahori
Starring: Nick Nolte, Melanie Griffith, Jennifer Connelly, Chazz Palminteri
Sunset Park
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Steve Gomer
Starring: Rhea Perlman, Fredro Starr, Carol Kane, Terrence Howard
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Jim Mallon
Starring: Trace Beaulieu, Michael J. Nelson, Jim Mallon, Kevin Murphy
April 17, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 17, 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:
Tattoon Master
Release year: 1996
Recovery
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Marcus Scott
The Dana Carvey Show
Release year: 1996
Directed by: John Fortenberry
Marisol
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Eugene Martin
The Forensic Files
Release year: 1996
Written by: Paul Dowling
Starring: Dayle Hinman, Peter Thomas
Country: United States of America
April 17, 1996: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 17, 1996 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
There's Treasure Everywhere
By: Bill Watterson
Calvin and Hobbes, Calvin's tiger companion, find treasures in unlikely places. From the outer regions where Spaceman Spiff lives to the backyard rocks, this curious pair roams the globe in search of fortunes. To be experienced.
And This Too Shall Pass
By: E. Lynn Harris
A stellar quarterback, an ambitious sportscaster. What happens when rising stars meet? In And This Too Shall Pass Harris takes us inside the locker rooms of Chicago and into the newsrooms where four
Primary Colors
By: Anonymous
Primary Colors offers a fascinating and insightful look behind modern American politics. It is a hilarious, wise, dramatic story that features characters and events that are similar to some real-life people.
Egg Monsters From Mars
By: R.L. Stine
Dana Johnson, irritated by the demands of his bratty sister for an egg hunt to celebrate her birthday, is shocked when he discovers a purple-veined, football-sized egg that hatches a frightening surprise.
April 17, 1996: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 17, 1996 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Contra: Legacy of War
Chaos Seed
Diablo
Alpine Racer 2
Albert Odyssey: Legend of Eldean
Who was the US President on April 17, 1996?
On April 17, 1996 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 17, 1996?
On April 17, 1996 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on April 17, 1996?
On April 17, 1996 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about April 17th?
April 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of April. 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 April 17th, such as:
- 2019 - Russian military intervention in ukraine
- 2018 - Syrian civil war - american-led intervention in civil war in syria: president donald trump and his administration are looking at replacing u.s. military forces with an arab force in syria.
- 2017 - American pipeline operator williams partners agreed to sell an oil refinery in louisiana to nova chemicals, a canadian chemical company, for $2.1 billion.
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 April 1996?
April 1996 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.
