Saturday February 17, 1996: on this day
February 17, 1996 was the 48th day of the year 1996, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is February 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 February 17, 1996, who was born and died on February 17, 1996, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 17, 1996, which were the most popular songs (ex. One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey), movies (e.g. Trainspotting, directed by Danny Boyle), TV series (e.g. Marisol) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 17th, 1996 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 17, 1996?
- February 17, 1996: What happened on that day?
- February 17, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 17, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 17, 1996?
- February 17, 1996: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 17, 1996: What famous people died on that day?
- February 17, 1996: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 17, 1996: Number 1 song on that day
- February 17, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 17, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 17, 1996: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- February 17, 1996: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 17, 1996?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 17, 1996?
- Who was the Pope on February 17, 1996?
What day of the week was February 17, 1996?
February 17, 1996 was a Saturday and it was the 48th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 17, 1996 can also be written as 2/17/1996 in the US and as 17/2/1996 in UK and Europe.
February 17, 1996: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 17, 1996:
- In philadelphia, pennsylvania, world champion garry kasparov beats the deep blue supercomputer in a chess match.
- Nasa's discovery program begins as the near shoemaker spacecraft lifts off on the first mission ever to orbit and land on an asteroid, 433 eros.
- In philadelphia, garry kasparov beats "deep blue" in a second chess match.
- The 8.2 m biak earthquake shakes the papua province of eastern indonesia with a maximum mercalli intensity of viii (). a large tsunami followed, leaving one-hundred sixty-six people dead or missing and 423 injured.
February 17, 1996: What were the main match results that day?
NBA - American Basketball
- New York Knicks - New Jersey Nets : 77 - 82
- Orlando Magic - Miami Heat : 95 - 93
- Philadelphia 76ers - Cleveland Cavaliers : 82 - 97
- Portland Trail Blazers - Los Angeles Clippers : 96 - 100
- Toronto Raptors - Detroit Pistons : 95 - 108
Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)
- Bayern Munich - Karlsruhe : 1 - 4
- Stuttgart - Munich 1860 : 2 - 3
La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)
- Real Madrid - Valencia : 0 - 0
- Zaragoza - Salamanca : 1 - 1
Le Championnat - Football (France)
- Cannes - Bastia : 1 - 0
- Gueugnon - Guingamp : 2 - 2
- Le Havre - Lille : 4 - 1
- Lens - Nantes : 2 - 1
- Lyon - Nice : 1 - 0
February 17, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 17th is Aquarius.
Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.
Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 17, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 17, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.
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February 17, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 17, 1996 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 17, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:29 am and setting at 05:33 pm.
The previous full moon was on Feb 04, 1996 while the next full moon would come on Mar 05, 1996.
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Who was born on February 17, 1996?
Famous people born on February 17, 1996:
- Sasha Pieterse
South African-born American actress known for her role in the TV series Pretty Little Liars.
- Lil Herb
Rapper.
- Erika Fasana
- Devron García
- Renato Kayzer
- Diber Cambindo
- Elisa Zanette
- Luka Zarandia
- Dario Zucca
- Maria Irene Ricci
- Álex Díez
Whose famous birthday is on February 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 17th:
- Vicente Fernández
Vicente Fernández is a Mexican singer, actor, and businessman who founded the successful Grupo Fernández conglomerate.
- Paris Hilton
American actress, socialite, and great-granddaughter to conrad hilton, founder, hilton hotels.
- Michael Jordan
American basketball legend, known as "best player alive" by many.
- Raffi Ahmad
Raffi ahmad is an indonesian tv actor known for his work in various television shows and films.
- Michael Bay
Michael bay is a film director and producer known for his high-octane, action-packed movies such as the transformers series and armageddon.
- Joseph Gordon-Levitt
American actor.
- Denise Richards
Denise Richards is an American actress known for her roles in films such as 'Wild Things' and 'The World Is Not Enough'.
- Rene Russo
Rene russo is an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as lethal weapon 3, outbreak, and the thomas crown affair.
- Chord Overstreet
Chord overstreet is an american actor known for his role as sam evans on the tv show glee.
- Jim Brown
Georgia, united states -- nfl fullback (cleveland browns), / actor ("dirty dozen").
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February 17, 1996: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 28 years 1 month old,
or 337 months and 12 days old,
or 1466 weeks and 6 days old,
or 10268 days old,
if you were born on February 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 February 17, 1996?
There are 326 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 17th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 17, 1996?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 17, 1996.
February 17, 1996: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 17, 1996:
- Herve Bazin
French author known for his novels and essays.
- Bentley Bridgewater
British museum secretary, at the age of 84, dies.
- Henry Guinness
Missionary dies at 87.
- Jean Writer-Pierre
Herve bazin dies at age 84.
- Michael Raptis
Writer/revolutionary, dies at age 84.
- [Elsie] Evelyn Laye
Actress/singer (sun child), dies at age 95.
- Alberto Bruni Tedeschi
- Vincenzo Mancini
- Nikolaj Starostin
- Giuseppe Roda
- Evelyn Laye
- Michel Pablo
What famous deaths happened on February 17th?
Famous deaths on February 17th:
- Kathryn Grayson
American actress and singer who first appeared onscreen in 1940.
- Donald Wolfit
British distinguished thespian and manager, who brought shakespeare to the colonies, performed both entertaining and hammy roles in films.
- Richard Briers
British supporting actor, seen in film and tv comedy roles.
- Dorothy Gibson
American singer and actress (d. 1946).
- Nita Naldi
Actress (dr jekyll and mr hyde) dies at 63 from a heart attack.
- Paul Stewart
Actor (opening night in cold blood, window).
- Verree Teasdale
Actress (skyscraper souls).
- Erik Rhodes
American porn actor (d. 2012).
- Yaacov Agnon
Nobel Prize-winning author known for his Hebrew literature.
- Giordan Bruno
Italian philosopher who proposed theories on cosmology and the nature of the universe.
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February 17, 1996: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on February 17, 1996:
- Random Acts of Kindness Day.
- Ancient Latvia - Tanis Diena observed.
- Roman Empire - Quirinalia in honor of Quirinus.
Observances on February 17, 1996:
- Global Tourism Resilience Day
Saints celebrated on February 17, 1996:
- Saint Evermodus
- Saint Alexis Falconieri (d. 1310)
- Saint Seven Founders of the Servites
- Saint Silvinus
February 17, 1996: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 17, 1996 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 12th and February 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 17, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 17, 1996 was One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week February 12th and February 18th.
February 17, 1996: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 17, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 12th and February 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
February 17, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 17, 1996 was Spaceman by Babylon Zoo, according to the music chart for the week February 12th and February 18th.
February 17, 1996: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 17, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 12th and February 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Babylon Zoo - Spaceman
- 3T - Anything
- The Bluetones - Slight Return
- The Lighthouse Family - Lifted
- Technohead - I Wanna Be A Hippy
February 17, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 17, 1996 was Not Gon' Cry (From "Waiting To Exhale") by Mary J. Blige, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 12th and February 18th.
February 17, 1996: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 17, 1996 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 12th and February 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Mary J. Blige - Not Gon' Cry (From "Waiting To Exhale")
- Brandy - Sittin' Up In My Room (From "Waiting To Exhale")
- Monica - Before You Walk Out Of My Life/Like This And Like That
- Faith Evans - Soon As I Get Home
- Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men - One Sweet Day
February 17, 1996: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on February 17, 1996 was Amor by Cristian, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 12th and February 18th.
February 17, 1996: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on February 17, 1996 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 12th and February 18th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Cristian - Amor
- La Mafia - Un Millon De Rosas
- Luis Miguel - Amaneci En Tus Brazos
- Enrique Iglesias - Si Tu Te Vas
- Pete Astudillo - Como Te Extrano
February 17, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 17, 1996 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
February 17, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 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:
February 17, 1996: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 17, 1996 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
February 17, 1996: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on February 17, 1996 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on February 17, 1996?
On February 17, 1996 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 17, 1996?
On February 17, 1996 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on February 17, 1996?
On February 17, 1996 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about February 17th?
February 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of February. 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 February 17th, such as:
- 2019 - After flybmi filed for bankruptcy, hundreds of european airline passengers were left homeless.
- 2018 - 2018 oaxaca earthquakes: a military helicopter assessing the damage was carrying alejandro murat hinojosa, the governor of oaxaca, and alfonso navarrete prida (mexico's secretary for the interior). the helicopter crashes over jamiltepec killing 13 people. these are the only deaths related to the earthquake that have been reported. (cnn)earthquakes on the british isles: the strongest earthquake in the united kingdom in ten years occurs in swansea.
- 2017 - Boko haram insurgency - seven suicide bombers explode after trying to attack a camp of displaced people in maiduguri (nigeria)
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 February 1996?
February 1996 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.