Saturday January 20, 1996: on this day

January 20, 1996 was the 20th day of the year 1996, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is January 20, 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 January 20, 1996, who was born and died on January 20, 1996, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 20, 1996, which were the most popular songs (ex. One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey), movies (e.g. The Spitfire Grill, directed by Lee David Zlotoff), TV series (e.g. Marisol) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 20th, 1996 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 20, 1996?


January 20, 1996 was a Saturday and it was the 20th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 20, 1996 can also be written as 1/20/1996 in the US and as 20/1/1996 in UK and Europe.

January 20, 1996 in January 1996 calendar

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January 20, 1996: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 20, 1996:

  • Wpat fm nyc radio station switches to english-spanish format
  • 46th nhl all-star game: east beat west 5-4 at fleet center in boston, massachussetts.
  • Australia defeats sri lanka 2-0 to win world series cup.
  • Us female figure skating championship won by michelle kwan.

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January 20, 1996: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

  • Cleveland Cavaliers - Los Angeles Lakers : 93 - 82
  • Golden State Warriors - Charlotte Hornets : 110 - 102
  • Miami Heat - Atlanta Hawks : 78 - 98
  • Minnesota Timberwolves - New Jersey Nets : 97 - 103
  • New York Knicks - Vancouver Grizzlies : 80 - 84

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Valencia - La Coruna : 2 - 1

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Cannes - Auxerre : 0 - 1
  • Gueugnon - Bastia : 1 - 0
  • Guingamp - St Etienne : 3 - 0
  • Lens - Nice : 0 - 0
  • Lyon - Rennes : 2 - 2

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Barnsley - Crystal Palace : 1 - 1
  • Charlton - West Brom : 4 - 1
  • Clydebank - Morton : 0 - 1
  • Dumbarton - Dundee United : 1 - 3
  • Dundee - St Mirren : 1 - 2
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January 20, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 20th 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 January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 20, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 20, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on January 20th, 1996 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 20, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 20, 1996 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 20, 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 January 20, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 06:55 am and setting at 06:48 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 05, 1996 while the next full moon would come on Feb 04, 1996.

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Who was born on January 20, 1996?


Famous people born on January 20, 1996:

  • Violetta Komyshan
  • Sebastiano Bianchetti
  • Ese Brume
  • Simone Forte
  • Bright Gyamfi
  • Bonke Innocent
  • Dejan Kerkez
  • Francisco Amiel
  • Jovana Preković
  • Aykhan Taghizade
  • Eloge Yao
  • Katie Zelem
  • Luiz Felipe da Rosa Machado
  • Dzmitryj Nabokaŭ

Whose famous birthday is on January 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 20th:

  • Paul Stanley
    Paul Stanley

    Paul stanley is a guitarist best known as the co-lead vocalist and frontman of the rock band kiss.

  • Patricia Neal
    Patricia Neal

    American actress, who became a broadway star in her broadway debut in 1945.

  • Erin Wasson
    Erin Wasson

    Erin wasson is a prominent american model known for her work with top fashion brands and her appearances in international fashion magazines.

  • David Lynch
    David Lynch

    American screenwriter and director, one of today's most creative and talented film-makers of the 20th century.

  • Bill Maher
    Bill Maher

    American comedian, host of humorous tv shows "politically incorrect", (1997) and "aeuroereal time with bill maheraeur" (2003).

  • Omar Sy
    Omar Sy

    French actor best known for his roles in omar et fred and fred testot as fred testot.

  • Lorenzo Lamas
    Lorenzo Lamas

    American actor, tv soap star, and sex symbol.

  • Duniya Vijay
    Duniya Vijay

    Duniya vijay is an indian actor known for his work in kannada cinema.

  • Rainn Wilson
    Rainn Wilson

    Rainn wilson is an american actor best known for his role as dwight schrute on the television series the office.

  • DeForest Kelley
    DeForest Kelley

    Deforest kelley was an american actor best known for his role as dr.

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January 20, 1996: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 28 years 2 months old,

or 338 months and 29 days old,

or 1473 weeks and 5 days old,

or 10316 days old,

if you were born on January 20, 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 January 20, 1996?

There are 277 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 20th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 20, 1996?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 20, 1996.

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January 20, 1996: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 20, 1996:

  • Gerry Mulligan

    Renowned jazz saxophonist and composer known for his baritone saxophone playing.

  • Buster Benton

    American singer-songwriter and guitarist (d. 1996).

  • Sidney Korshak

    Lawyer dies at the age of 87.

  • Ellis Hillman

    Politician dies at 68.

  • Gerald Joseph Mulligan

    American baritone saxophonist/composer, dies at age 68 (born 1927).

  • Peter Stadlen

    Piano/critic dies at 85.

  • Liesbeth Askonas

    At 83 years old, a concert agent dies.

  • David Robin Francis Guy Greville

    8th duke of warwick dies at the age of 61.

  • Lo Wei
  • Gaetano Graci
  • Joseph Mermans

What famous deaths happened on January 20th?

Famous deaths on January 20th:

  • Barbara Stanwyck
    Barbara Stanwyck

    Four times, an american actress was nominated for the oscar: "stella dallas," 1937, 1942, "ball of fire," 1941, and 1944.

  • Audrey Hepburn
    Audrey Hepburn

    Belgian actress, humanitarian and dancer who started as a ballet student.

  • Beatrice Lillie
    Beatrice Lillie

    Talented comedic actress and singer known for her wit and charm.

  • Meat Loaf
    Meat Loaf

    American singer, known as the wild man of rock opera.

  • Johnny Weissmuller
    Johnny Weissmuller

    Romanian-born american actor and swimmer who won five olympic medals as well as numerous world records.

  • Mira Furlan
    Mira Furlan

    Mira Furlan was a talented actress known for her roles in 'Babylon 5' and 'Lost.

  • Louis Seigner
    Louis Seigner

    Mathilde and emmanuelle are the grandfathers of a french stage comedian and actor, mathilde and emmanuelle.

  • Carl Switzer
    Carl Switzer

    Actor (alfalfa - our gang), shot to death at 31.

  • Isaly Hepburn

    Isaly Hepburn was a celebrated British actress and fashion icon, known for her roles in classic films such as 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' and...

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January 20, 1996: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 20, 1996:

  • Astrology: First day of sun sign Aquarius.
  • Euthymus
  • Desiderius
  • Meinrad
  • Epiphanius of Pavia
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Sebastian
  • Presidential Inauguration Day in the United States.
  • The Eve of St. Agnes.

Saints celebrated on January 20, 1996:

  • Saint Fabian
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January 20, 1996: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 20, 1996 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 15th and January 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 20, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 20, 1996 was One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.

January 20, 1996: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 20, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 15th and January 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - One Sweet Day
  2. - Exhale (Shoop Shoop) youtube
  3. - Hey Lover
  4. - Missing
  5. - Breakfast At Tiffany's

January 20, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 20, 1996 was Earth Song by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.

January 20, 1996: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 20, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 15th and January 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Earth Song
  2. - Father And Son
  3. - Jesus To A Child
  4. - Missing
  5. - Spaceman

January 20, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 20, 1996 was Before You Walk Out Of My Life/Like This And Like That by Monica, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.

January 20, 1996: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 20, 1996 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 15th and January 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Before You Walk Out Of My Life/Like This And Like That
  2. - One Sweet Day
  3. - Exhale (Shoop Shoop) (From "Waiting To Exhale")
  4. - Soon As I Get Home
  5. - Hey Lover

January 20, 1996: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 20, 1996 was Si Tu Te Vas by Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.

January 20, 1996: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 20, 1996 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 15th and January 21st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Si Tu Te Vas
  2. - Como Te Extrano
  3. - Amor
  4. - Todo Por Ti
  5. - Amaneci En Tus Brazos

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January 20, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 20, 1996 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Spitfire Grill

The Spitfire Grill

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Lee David Zlotoff

Starring: Alison Elliott, Ellen Burstyn, Marcia Gay Harden, Will Patton

Manny & Lo

Manny & Lo

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Lisa Krueger

Starring: Scarlett Johansson, Aleksa Palladino, Mary Kay Place, Dean Silvers

The Stendhal Syndrome

The Stendhal Syndrome

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Dario Argento

Starring: Asia Argento, Thomas Kretschmann, Marco Leonardi, Luigi Diberti

Big Bully

Big Bully

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Steve Miner

Starring: Rick Moranis, Tom Arnold, Julianne Phillips, Carol Kane

From Dusk Till Dawn

From Dusk Till Dawn

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Robert Rodriguez

Starring: Harvey Keitel, George Clooney, Juliette Lewis, Quentin Tarantino

Country: United States of America

January 20, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 20, 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:

Marisol

Marisol

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Eugene Martin

Goosebumps

Goosebumps

Release year: 1995

Directed by: Rob Letterman

Shooting Gallery

Shooting Gallery

Release year: 1995

Directed by: Keoni Waxman

The Thin Blue Line

The Thin Blue Line

Release year: 1995

Directed by: Errol Morris

Savannah

Savannah

Release year: 1996

Country: United States of America

January 20, 1996: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 20, 1996 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Charles Kuralt'S America by Charles Kuralt

Charles Kuralt'S America

By:

Former CBS-TV Newsman and author of A Life on the Road, the former CBS-TV journalist revisits his favorite places and people in the best seasons. This cheerful account is called

David Brinkley by David Brinkley

David Brinkley

By:

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

Snow Falling on Cedars by David Guterson

Snow Falling on Cedars

By:

The PEN/Faulkner AwardAmerican Booksellers Association Book of the Year AwardSan Pidro Island is north of Puget Sound. It is a remote place that nobody can afford to make enemies. But

Hide & Seek by James Patterson

Hide & Seek

By:

Ships from the USA. New copy.

The Horse Whisperer by Nicholas Evans

The Horse Whisperer

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERHis full name is Tom Booker. His voice can soothe wild horses and his touch can heal broken spirits. Annie Graves, a mother of two, has traveled across continents to Montana's Booker Ranch to help her …

January 20, 1996: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 20, 1996 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

2Xtreme

2Xtreme

Platform: PlayStation, PlayStation Network

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment America

Defender 2000

Defender 2000

Platform: Atari Jaguar

Genre: Shooter

Arc the Lad II

Arc the Lad II

Platform: PlayStation

Genre: Tactical role-playing game

Publisher: JP Sony Computer Entertainment; NA Working Designs

Death Rally

Death Rally

Platform: MS-DOS, Microsoft Windows, iOS, Android, Kindle Fire

Genre: Vehicular combat, racing

Publisher: Apogee Software (DOS) Remedy Entertainment (iOS, Android)

Down in the Dumps

Down in the Dumps

Platform: MS-DOS, Microsoft Windows, Apple Macintosh

Genre: Adventure game

Publisher: Philips Media

history

Who was the US President on January 20, 1996?

On January 20, 1996 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 20, 1996?

On January 20, 1996 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 20, 1996?

On January 20, 1996 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about January 20th?

January 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of January. 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 January 20th, such as:

  • 2019 - Conflict in northern mali: ten united nations peacekeepers have been killed in an islamist militant attack at their base in mali’s northern kidal region.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: northwestern syria campaign (october 2017-present). the syrian army seizes the abu al-duhur military airbase, idlib governorate.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: isil militants demolish part of palmyra’s ancient roman theatre. (bbc). an airstrike inflicts death on more than 40 jabhat fateh al-sham militants at a jihadist camp east of aleppo. the exact cause of the attack is unknown. (reuters),

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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 January 1996?

January 1996 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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 January 1996 calendar looked like.

Saturday January 20, 1996