Wednesday June 26, 1996: on this day

June 26, 1996 was the 178th day of the year 1996, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is June 26, 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 June 26, 1996, who was born and died on June 26, 1996, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 26, 1996, which were the most popular songs (ex. Tha Crossroads by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony), movies (e.g. Kingpin, directed by Bobby Farrelly, Peter Farrelly), TV series (e.g. Mensch, Pia!) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 26th, 1996 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was June 26, 1996?


June 26, 1996 was a Wednesday and it was the 178th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 26, 1996 can also be written as 6/26/1996 in the US and as 26/6/1996 in UK and Europe.

June 26, 1996 in June 1996 calendar

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June 26, 1996: What happened on that day?


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June 26, 1996: What were the magazines covers that day?

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June 26, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 26th is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 26, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 26, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

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June 26, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 26, 1996 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 26, 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 June 26, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 80% full, rising at 03:36 pm and setting at 02:29 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 01, 1996 while the next full moon would come on Jul 01, 1996.

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Who was born on June 26, 1996?


Famous people born on June 26, 1996:

  • Matt Smith

    Cheerleader.

  • Julija Bakastova
  • René De Silvestro
  • Jawun Evans
  • Samuel Girard
  • Gábor Makrai
  • Mahir Agva
  • Duop Reath
  • Meirzhan Shermakhanbet
  • Jace Sternberger
  • Aleksandr Zuev
  • Dilan Zúñiga
  • Nublu

Whose famous birthday is on June 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 26th:

  • Ariana Grande
    Ariana Grande

    American actress and singer.

  • Amanda Cerny
    Amanda Cerny

    Amanda cerny is a social media influencer and comedian known for her popular vine videos and her large following on platforms like instagram...

  • Jennette McCurdy
    Jennette McCurdy

    Jennette mccurdy is an american actress and singer, best known for her role as sam puckett on the nickelodeon tv show icarly.

  • Dany Boon
    Dany Boon

    French actor, humorist and film director, born to an algerian kabyle.

  • Aubrey Plaza
    Aubrey Plaza

    Aubrey Plaza is an American actress best known for her roles in comedy TV shows and movies.

  • Véronique Genest
    Véronique Genest

    French actress and producer of film, she is best known as commissaire julie lescaut, a leading role in the french police drama "julie...

  • Derek Jeter
    Derek Jeter

    Pequanock (new jersey) -- shortstop (new york yankees rookie of the year 1996).

  • Chris O'Donnell
    Chris O'Donnell

    Chris o'donnell is an american actor known for his roles in movies such as 'scent of a woman' and as robin in the 'batman' film series.

  • Jason Schwartzman
    Jason Schwartzman

    American actor from a prominent family.

  • Eleanor Parker
    Eleanor Parker

    American actress, whose beauty was first discovered by a talent scout at pasadena's playhouse.

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June 26, 1996: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 27 years 8 months old,

or 332 months and 22 days old,

or 1446 weeks and 6 days old,

or 10128 days old,

if you were born on June 26, 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 June 26, 1996?

There are 99 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday June 26th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 26, 1996?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on June 26, 1996.

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June 26, 1996: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 26, 1996:

  • Veronica Guerin

    Irish investigative journalist known for her work exposing drug trafficking in Dublin.

  • Necmettin Hacıeminoğlu

    Turkish linguist, author, and academic (d. 1996).

  • Pedro Montañez
  • Giovanni Battista Guzzetti
  • Enzo Venturelli

What famous deaths happened on June 26th?

Famous deaths on June 26th:

  • Françoise Dorléac
    Françoise Dorléac

    French actress and older sister to catherine deneuve.

  • Edith Fellows
    Edith Fellows

    American singer and actress (d.2011).

  • Strom Thurmond

    American politician, lawyer, farmer, and u.s.

  • Joseph Carl Robnett Licklider

    One of the most important figures in computer science and a key figure in the development of the internet.

  • Clifford Brown

    American musician.

  • Coulton Skinner

    Decorated American Marine Corps officer who served in World War II and the Korean War.

  • Zehava Shemer

    Israeli singer-songwriter known for her contributions to Israeli music.

  • Zarra Zaharoff

    Pioneering businesswoman known for her successful ventures in the early 20th century.

  • Romaldo Benjamin

    Australian politician and member of the Australian House of Representatives.

  • John McLaren

    Renowned for his work on plant taxonomy and botanical exploration.

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June 26, 1996: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on June 26, 1996:

  • United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
  • Flag Day in Romania
  • Sunthorn Phu Day in Thailand
  • Independence Day in Madagascar

Observances on June 26, 1996:

  • International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

Saints celebrated on June 26, 1996:

  • Saints John and Paul
  • Saint Josemarfa Escrivá (d. 1975)
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June 26, 1996: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 26, 1996 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 24th and June 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


June 26, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 26, 1996 was Tha Crossroads by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, according to the music chart for the week June 24th and June 30th.

June 26, 1996: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on June 26, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 24th and June 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Tha Crossroads
  2. - You're Makin' Me High
  3. - Give Me One Reason
  4. - How Do U Want It
  5. - Always Be My Baby youtube

June 26, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 26, 1996 was Killing Me Softly by Fugees, according to the music chart for the week June 24th and June 30th.

June 26, 1996: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on June 26, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 24th and June 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Killing Me Softly
  2. - Born Slippy
  3. - Three Lions
  4. - Mysterious Girl
  5. - Because You Loved Me youtube

June 26, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 26, 1996 was You're Makin' Me High/Let It Flow by Toni Braxton, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 24th and June 30th.

June 26, 1996: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on June 26, 1996 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 24th and June 30th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - You're Makin' Me High/Let It Flow
  2. - How Do U Want It/California Love
  3. - Tha Crossroads
  4. - Why I Love You So Much/Ain't Nobody
  5. - Touch Me Tease Me (From "The Nutty Professor")

June 26, 1996: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on June 26, 1996 was Por Amarte by Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week June 24th and June 30th.

June 26, 1996: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on June 26, 1996 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week June 24th and June 30th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Por Amarte
  2. - Amarte A Ti
  3. - Puedes Llegar
  4. - La Cosa Mas Bella
  5. - El Circo

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June 26, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on June 26, 1996 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Kingpin

Kingpin

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Bobby Farrelly, Peter Farrelly

Starring: Woody Harrelson, Randy Quaid, Bill Murray, Vanessa Angel

Country: United States of America

Green Plaid Shirt

Green Plaid Shirt

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Richard Natale

Starring: Gregory Phelan, Kevin Spirtas, Richard Israel, Russell Scott Lewis

Where Truth Lies

Where Truth Lies

Release year: 1996

Directed by: William H. Molina

Starring: John Savage, Kim Cattrall, Malcolm McDowell, Candice Daly

Independence Day

Independence Day

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Roland Emmerich

Starring: Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Mary McDonnell

Country: United States of America

Striptease

Striptease

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Andrew Bergman

Starring: Demi Moore, Burt Reynolds, Armand Assante, Ving Rhames

Country: United States of America

June 26, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on June 26, 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:

Mensch, Pia!

Mensch, Pia!

Release year: 1996

Hum Dono

Hum Dono

Release year: 1996

Directed by: B. S. Glaad

Tattoon Master

Tattoon Master

Release year: 1996

Recovery

Recovery

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Marcus Scott

June 26, 1996: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on June 26, 1996 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

I Was Amelia Earhart by Jane Mendelsohn

I Was Amelia Earhart

By:

Amelia Earhart, her navigator Fred Noonan, and she vanished off the coast New Guinea in 1937. This novel is brilliantly imagined.

Outrage by Vincent Bugliosi

Outrage

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"Provocative, entertaining. ... A powerful, damning diatribe about Simpson's acquittal People Here is the O. J. Simpson case account that no one dares to write.

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil

By:

In the early morning hours of May 2, 1981, shots rang out from Savannah's grandest mansion. Is it murder? Or self-defense? The shooting and its aftermath were heard throughout the hauntingly beautiful city of shaded squares and moss-hung oaks for …

Undaunted Courage by Stephen E. Ambrose

Undaunted Courage

By:

The definitive guide to Lewis and Clark's expedition to the Louisiana Purchase by the best-selling author of Band of Brothers and D-Day.

Gods And Generals by Jeff Shaara

Gods And Generals

By:

The New York Times bestseller prequel to Pulitzer Prize-winning Classic The Killer Angels. In this epic novel by Jeff Shaara, Jeff Shaara explores the lives, passions and careers of these remarkable characters.

June 26, 1996: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on June 26, 1996 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Black Dawn

Black Dawn

Platform: PlayStation, Saturn

Genre: Shooter game

Publisher: Virgin Interactive

Fable

Fable

Platform: DOS, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: NA Sir-Tech; EU Telstar Electronic Studios

Ares

Ares

Platform: Mac OS

Genre: Strategy

Publisher: Ambrosia Software

3D Baseball

3D Baseball

Platform: PlayStation, Sega Saturn

Genre: Sports

Publisher: JP BMG Japan; NA Crystal Dynamics (NA)

Casper

Casper

Platform: PlayStation, Sega Saturn, 3DO, Game Boy, SNES, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, Windows 95, Windows 98

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Interplay Entertainment Natsume (GB & SNES) Microïds (GBA) WizardWorks Software (PC)

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Who was the US President on June 26, 1996?

On June 26, 1996 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 26, 1996?

On June 26, 1996 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on June 26, 1996?

On June 26, 1996 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about June 26th?

June 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of June. 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 June 26th, such as:

  • 2019 - Three suicide bombers tried to storm a balochistan police housing complex. guards killed one of the attackers. the two other attackers entered and set themselves on fire, killing a senior officer and injuring five more. the pakistani taliban claimed responsibility
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: eastern daraa offensive (june 2018: syrian army troops and liwa al-quds militiamen take control of busra al-harir, in the southern daraa governorate. recent fighting has caused approximately 45,000 displacements in the region. (bbc).syrian state media reports that two israeli missiles hit targets near damascus international airport, including an iranian cargo aircraft just landing.
  • 2017 - Colombian peace process: the united nations confirms the farc's disarmament process is complete. former rebels will be able to transition to civilian life, and the group will become a legal political party.

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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 June 1996?

June 1996 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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.

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