Saturday October 26, 1996: on this day

October 26, 1996 was the 300th day of the year 1996, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is October 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 October 26, 1996, who was born and died on October 26, 1996, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 26, 1996, which were the most popular songs (ex. Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) by Los Del Rio), movies (e.g. The English Patient, directed by Anthony Minghella), TV series (e.g. Staying Alive) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was October 26, 1996?


October 26, 1996 was a Saturday and it was the 300th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 26, 1996 can also be written as 10/26/1996 in the US and as 26/10/1996 in UK and Europe.

October 26, 1996 in October 1996 calendar

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October 26, 1996: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 26, 1996:

  • The new york yankees win the world series for the first time since 1978, defeating the atlanta braves 3–2 to win the series in 6 games.

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October 26, 1996: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Charleroi - Mechelen : 1 - 0
  • Genk - Cercle Brugge : 2 - 0
  • Germinal - Aalst : 6 - 1
  • Lierse - Gent : 2 - 1
  • Molenbeek - Mouscron : 2 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Dortmund - Bielefeld : 5 - 0
  • Dusseldorf - Bayern Munich : 0 - 2
  • FC Koln - Schalke 04 : 3 - 1
  • Hamburg - Karlsruhe : 2 - 0
  • Munich 1860 - Duisburg : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Kaiserslautern - Oldenburg : 6 - 2

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Barcelona - Valencia : 3 - 2
  • Betis - Espanol : 1 - 2
  • Real Madrid - Tenerife : 0 - 0
  • Sp Gijon - Ath Madrid : 0 - 1
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October 26, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 26th is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on October 26th, 1996 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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The moon phase on October 26, 1996 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 26, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 06:19 pm and setting at 07:16 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 27, 1996 while the next full moon would come on Nov 25, 1996.

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Who was born on October 26, 1996?


Famous people born on October 26, 1996:

  • Kelvin Doe

    Sierra Leonean entrepreneur and inventor.

  • Rebecca Tunney

    English gymnast.

  • Spencer Kane

    Pop singer.

  • Joe Taranto

    Instagram star.

  • Michal Novák
  • Danilo Pantić
  • Konstantin Pliev
  • Hanne Desmet
  • Diogo Verdasca
  • Wheeler Yuta
  • Evdokija Popadinova
  • Quentin Halys
  • Christian Matthew
  • Almike N'Diaye

Whose famous birthday is on October 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 26th:

  • Hillary Clinton
    Hillary Clinton

    American lawyer and first lady of america, as the wife to president bill clinton.

  • Seth MacFarlane
    Seth MacFarlane

    Seth macfarlane is an american animator, best known for creating the animated sitcom 'family guy' and for his work as a voice actor, writer,...

  • Aaron Kwok
    Aaron Kwok

    Aaron kwok is a hong kong actor and singer known for his versatile performances in both film and music.

  • Jaclyn Smith
    Jaclyn Smith

    Jaclyn smith is an american actress best known for her role as kelly garrett in the television series charlie's angels.

  • Dylan McDermott
    Dylan McDermott

    American actor, best known for his role on "the practice," mcdermottaeur (tm)'s first starring part in a series.

  • Natalie Merchant
    Natalie Merchant

    American singer-songwriter and pianist (10 000 maniacs).

  • Bob Hoskins
    Bob Hoskins

    English actor and film director, best known for his roles as cockneys or gangsters.

  • Julian Schnabel
    Julian Schnabel

    American screenwriter and painter.

  • Roger Allam
    Roger Allam

    He is an english actor best known for his work on stage, but he has also performed on television, radio, and film.

  • Steve Valentine
    Steve Valentine

    Scottish actor and magician.

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


You are 27 years 5 months old,

or 329 months and 3 days old,

or 1430 weeks and 6 days old,

or 10016 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 26, 1996?

There are 211 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 26th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 26, 1996:

  • Sylvia Mary Paget Chancellor

    95 years old, philanthropist.

  • Gordon Scarrott

    Engineer dies at age 80.

  • Hans Walter Kosterliz

    Biochemist dies at 93.

  • Henri Lepage
  • Bruno Polli
  • María Alba
  • Giovanni Battista Zuddas
  • Mario Cenci
  • Aurelio Chessa
  • Miquel Asins

What famous deaths happened on October 26th?

Famous deaths on October 26th:

  • Alma Cogan
    Alma Cogan

    English singer (born 1932).

  • Delmar Watson
    Delmar Watson

    Delmar Watson was a child actor known for his roles in classic films like 'Gone with the Wind'.

  • Louise Beavers
    Louise Beavers

    American singer and actress (d. 1962).

  • Hoyt Axton
    Hoyt Axton

    American actor and country music singer/songwriter (born in 1938).

  • Hattie McDaniel
    Hattie McDaniel

    American actress and singer (born 1895).

  • Tutta Rolf
    Tutta Rolf

    Norwegian-swedish actress and singer in film and theatre.

  • Demitris Kazantzakis

    Famous Greek writer best known for his novel 'Zorba the Greek'.

  • Bosten Russell

    Legendary NBA player known for his exceptional skills and leadership.

  • Nicolae Dobrin

    Nicolae Dobrin was a Romanian footballer who played as a midfielder and is considered one of the greatest Romanian players of all time.

  • Masayoshi Nagata

    Renowned Japanese mathematician known for his work in algebraic geometry.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 26th

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


Holidays on October 26, 1996:

  • Nauru - Angam Day
  • Austria - National Day: Anniversary of the Declaration of Neutrality (1955)
  • Also see October 26 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • St. Quadragesimus
  • St. Rusticus
  • St. Gibitrudis
  • St. Fulk
  • St. Eadfrid
  • St. Demetrius (aka St. Dimitrios) of Thessaloniki
  • St. Cuthbert
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October 26, 1996: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 26, 1996 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 21st and October 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 26, 1996 was Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) by Los Del Rio, according to the music chart for the week October 21st and October 27th.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 26, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 21st and October 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)
  2. - It's All Coming Back To Me Now
  3. - No Diggity
  4. - I Love You Always Forever
  5. - Where Do You Go

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 26, 1996 was Breakfast At Tiffany's by Deep Blue Something, according to the music chart for the week October 21st and October 27th.

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

The music chart in the UK on October 26, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 21st and October 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Breakfast At Tiffany's
  2. - Words
  3. - It's All Coming Back To Me Now
  4. - Say You'll Be There
  5. - Setting Sun

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 26, 1996 was No Diggity by BLACKstreet (Featuring Dr. Dre), according to the R&B music chart for the week October 21st and October 27th.

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

The R&B music chart on October 26, 1996 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 21st and October 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - No Diggity
  2. - This Is For The Lover In You
  3. - Last Night (From "The Nutty Professor")
  4. - Nobody
  5. - What Kind Of Man Would I Be

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

The number 1 Latin song on October 26, 1996 was Recuerdos, Tristeza Y Soledad by Marco Antonio Solis, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 21st and October 27th.

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

The Latin music chart on October 26, 1996 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 21st and October 27th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Recuerdos, Tristeza Y Soledad
  2. - El Principe
  3. - Me Esta Doliendo Dejarte
  4. - No Llores Por Mi
  5. - Cuestion Olvidada

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

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

The English Patient

The English Patient

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Anthony Minghella

Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Juliette Binoche, Willem Dafoe, Kristin Scott Thomas

Country: United States of America

Romeo + Juliet

Romeo + Juliet

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Baz Luhrmann

Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Claire Danes, John Leguizamo, Harold Perrineau

Country: United States of America

Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Fran Rubel Kuzui

Starring: Kristy Swanson, Donald Sutherland, Paul Reubens, Rutger Hauer

Country: United States of America

The Mirror Has Two Faces

The Mirror Has Two Faces

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Barbra Streisand

Starring: Barbra Streisand, Jeff Bridges, Lauren Bacall, George Segal

Bad Moon

Bad Moon

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Eric Red

Starring: Mariel Hemingway, Michael Paré, Mason Gamble, Ken Pogue

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

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

Staying Alive

Staying Alive

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Sylvester Stallone

Two Fat Ladies

Two Fat Ladies

Release year: 1996

Starring: Clarissa Dickson Wright, Jennifer Paterson

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Dark Skies

Dark Skies

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Scott Stewart

Safe and Sound

Safe and Sound

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Clark Davis

Chain Reaction

Chain Reaction

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Andrew Davis

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

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

The Lost World by Michael Crichton

The Lost World

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The sequel to Jurassic Park's smash hit, Timeline, Sphere and Congo is now available from the author of Timeline, Sphere and Congo. This thriller has been millions of years in development.

Legend by Jude Deveraux

Legend

By:

The bestselling author of The Heiress and Sweet Liar, Sweet Liar and A Holiday of Love Remembrance and Remembrance and The Heiress is back with this masterfully written fiction. It tells the story of Kady, a beloved entrepreneur.

The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield

The Celestine Prophecy

By:

The #1 International Phenomenon Bestseller - NEW PREFACE

Falling Up by Shel Silverstein

Falling Up

By:

A beautiful collection of poetry and drawings by Shel Silverstein (New York Times bestseller), comes this book.

Executive Orders by Tom Clancy

Executive Orders

By:

The President is dead, and the weight of the world literally falls on Jack Ryan's shoulders in Tom Clancy’s latest novel. I don't know how to proceed.

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

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

DeathDrome

DeathDrome

Platform: Windows 95

Genre: Third-person shooter

Publisher: Viacom New Media

Genewars

Genewars

Platform: Windows, DOS

Genre: RTS

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Arcade Classics

Arcade Classics

Platform: Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Game Gear

Genre: Compilation

Publisher: Sega

Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain

Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain

Platform: PlayStation, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: NA Crystal Dynamics; EU Crystal Dynamics; JP BMG Interactive; NA Activision (PC); NA SCEA (PSN); PAL Square Enix (PSN)

Freddi Fish 2: The Case of the Haunted Schoolhouse

Freddi Fish 2: The Case of the Haunted Schoolhouse

Platform: Macintosh Windows Linux Steam Android iOS

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Humongous Entertainment

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Who was the US President on October 26, 1996?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 26, 1996?

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

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What is special about October 26th?

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

  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. israel responds to 40 palestinian rockets by launching 80 air strikes against what israel claims are hamas and iranian-controlled weapons factories in gaza. soon afterward, islamic jihad announces a egypt-mediated ceasefire.
  • 2017 - Russian interference in 2016 us elections: twitter bans ads from russian news agencies rt or sputnik. this is based on u.s intelligence's conclusion, that both tried to interfere with 2016 u.s. presidential elections on behalf of russia.
  • 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). a militant group affiliated to isil seizes qandala, a coastal town in the autonomous puntland area.

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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 October 1996?

October 1996 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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 October 1996 calendar looked like.

Saturday October 26, 1996