Friday December 27, 1996: on this day

December 27, 1996 was the 362nd day of the year 1996, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Friday.

Is December 27, 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 December 27, 1996, who was born and died on December 27, 1996, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 27, 1996, which were the most popular songs (ex. Un-Break My Heart by Toni Braxton), movies (e.g. Retroactive, directed by Louis Morneau), TV series (e.g. Out Of Sight) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 27th, 1996 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 27, 1996?


December 27, 1996 was a Friday and it was the 362nd day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 27, 1996 can also be written as 12/27/1996 in the US and as 27/12/1996 in UK and Europe.

December 27, 1996 in December 1996 calendar

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December 27, 1996: What happened on that day?


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December 27, 1996: What were the magazines covers that day?

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December 27, 1996: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

  • Boston Celtics - Los Angeles Lakers : 102 - 109
  • Indiana Pacers - New Jersey Nets : 94 - 105
  • Miami Heat - Charlotte Hornets : 101 - 86
  • Milwaukee Bucks - Cleveland Cavaliers : 86 - 94
  • Portland Trail Blazers - Los Angeles Clippers : 102 - 98
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December 27, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 27th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 27, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 27, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on December 27th, 1996 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 27, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 27, 1996 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 27, 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 December 27, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 07:33 pm and setting at 09:27 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 24, 1996 while the next full moon would come on Jan 23, 1997.

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Who was born on December 27, 1996?


Famous people born on December 27, 1996:

  • Emerson Barrett

    Lead vocalist and drummer of the band Palaye Royale.

  • Chase Yamauchi

    Vine star.

  • Zac Cuthbertson
  • Marcus Grate
  • Timon Haugan
  • Jae Head
  • Cedric Itten
  • J.J. Koski
  • Moussa Bakayoko
  • Yuliana Martínez
  • Jacob Mendy
  • Jean Patry
  • Iebe Swers
  • Bruno Wilson
  • Dejan Kovačević
  • Eleonora Cunsolo

Whose famous birthday is on December 27th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 27th:

  • Salman Khan
    Salman Khan

    He is an indian film producer, actor and tv personality.

  • Gérard Depardieu
    Gérard Depardieu

    French actor with a rugged, heavy-set face, great charisma, and a gift to comedy.

  • Marlene Dietrich
    Marlene Dietrich

    German-american singer and actress who enjoyed 62 years of international success as a screen goddess in american and german films.

  • Emilie de Ravin
    Emilie de Ravin

    Australian actress.

  • Michel Piccoli
    Michel Piccoli

    French actor, singer, director, and producer (d. 2020).

  • Eva LaRue
    Eva LaRue

    American actress and model.

  • Heather O'Rourke
    Heather O'Rourke

    American child actress (b. 1975).

  • Maryam d'Abo
    Maryam d'Abo

    English actor and producer.

  • Aaron Stanford
    Aaron Stanford

    American actor.

  • Irene Handl
    Irene Handl

    London, england -- actress (riding high, morgan).

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December 27, 1996: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 27 years 2 months old,

or 326 months and 21 days old,

or 1420 weeks and 4 days old,

or 9944 days old,

if you were born on December 27, 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 December 27, 1996?

There are 283 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 27th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 27, 1996?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 27, 1996.

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December 27, 1996: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 27, 1996:

  • Maybeth Carr
  • Nicolae Militaru
  • Luis Martín
  • Cristina Lemercier

What famous deaths happened on December 27th?

Famous deaths on December 27th:

  • Carrie Fisher
    Carrie Fisher

    American actress, author and playwright, debbie reynolds is the daughter of eddie fisher and debbie reynolds, who are also noted family...

  • Benazir Bhutto
    Benazir Bhutto

    A pakistani politician and the first female leader of islam.

  • Hoagy Carmichael
    Hoagy Carmichael

    Hoagy carmichael was an american composer known for writing and performing popular songs such as 'stardust' and 'georgia on my mind'.

  • Alan Bates
    Alan Bates

    British actor, stage and screen.

  • George Roy Hill
    George Roy Hill

    American film director (born in 1922).

  • Gearldene Heath

    Renowned golfer who achieved great success in the sport.

  • Jasier Bhutto

    Former Prime Minister of Pakistan.

  • Jaan Kross

    Estonian writer and journalist known for his novels and essays.

  • Farooq Sheikh

    Indian actor, philanthropist and a popular television presenter (b. 1948).

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 27th

holidays

December 27, 1996: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 27, 1996:

  • The second day of Christmas in Western Christianity.
  • A bank holiday in Britain and elsewhere if 25 December or 26 December falls in the weekend.
  • R.C. Saints - John the Apostle and Evangelist

Observances on December 27, 1996:

  • International Day of Epidemic Preparedness
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December 27, 1996: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 27, 1996 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 23rd and December 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 27, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 27, 1996 was Un-Break My Heart by Toni Braxton, according to the music chart for the week December 23rd and December 29th.

December 27, 1996: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 27, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 23rd and December 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Un-Break My Heart youtube
  2. - I Believe I Can Fly
  3. - Don't Let Go (Love)
  4. - No Diggity
  5. - Nobody

December 27, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 27, 1996 was I Believe I Can Fly (From "Space Jam") by R. Kelly, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 23rd and December 29th.

December 27, 1996: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 27, 1996 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 23rd and December 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Believe I Can Fly (From "Space Jam")
  2. - Un-Break My Heart youtube
  3. - Nobody
  4. - Don't Let Go (Love)
  5. - Pony

December 27, 1996: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 27, 1996 was Trapecista by Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 23rd and December 29th.

December 27, 1996: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 27, 1996 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 23rd and December 29th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Trapecista
  2. - Asi Como Te Conoci
  3. - No Pude Enamorarme Mas
  4. - Palomita Blanca
  5. - El Principe

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December 27, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 27, 1996 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Retroactive

Retroactive

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Louis Morneau

Starring: Jim Belushi, Kylie Travis, Shannon Whirry, Frank Whaley

Dinosaur Valley Girls

Dinosaur Valley Girls

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Donald F. Glut

Starring: Jeff Rector, William Marshall, Griffin Drew, Harrison Ray

I'm Not Rappaport

I'm Not Rappaport

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Herb Gardner

Starring: Walter Matthau, Ossie Davis, Amy Irving, Craig T. Nelson

Little Witches

Little Witches

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Jane Simpson

Starring: Mimi Rose, Sheeri Rappaport, Jennifer Rubin, Jack Nance

Scream

Scream

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Wes Craven

Starring: Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Skeet Ulrich

Country: United States of America

December 27, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 27, 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:

Out of Sight

Out of Sight

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Steven Soderbergh

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

L.A. Heat

L.A. Heat

Release year: 1996

Country: United States of America

December 27, 1996: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 27, 1996 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Christmas Box by Richard Paul Evans

The Christmas Box

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An anniversary edition of the timeless Christmas classic that touched the hearts millions of readers: "The most popular holiday tale ever since Tiny Tim" (Newsweek).

The Dilbert Principle by Scott Adams

The Dilbert Principle

By:

Dilbert is the creator of the most popular comic strip in America (syndicated in almost 1000 newspapers). This author takes a look at corporate America's glorious lunacy.

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.

Desperation by Stephen King

Desperation

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Stephen King's #1 National Bestseller about a small mining town called Desperation that many will enter to find their way to another place. It's not as easy as it seems ..." I see holes like my eyes.

The Third Twin by Ken Follett

The Third Twin

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Genetic researcher Jeanie Ferami discovered identical twins in a restricted FBI database. She is terrified by the bizarre discovery and determined to find the truth, even if it means she becomes embroiled in a scandal that …

December 27, 1996: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 27, 1996 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Chill Manor

Chill Manor

Platform: DOS

Genre: Educational game, First Person Shooter

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Interactive

Alien Breed 3D II: The Killing Grounds

Alien Breed 3D II: The Killing Grounds

Platform: Amiga 1200, Amiga 4000

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Ocean Software

Alpine Racer 2

Alpine Racer 2

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Sports game

Publisher: Namco

Eggerland Episode 0: Quest of Lala

Eggerland Episode 0: Quest of Lala

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Puzzle game

Publisher: HAL Laboratory

Frantic Flea

Frantic Flea

Platform: Super NES

Genre: Action

Publisher: GameTek

history

Who was the US President on December 27, 1996?

On December 27, 1996 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 27, 1996?

On December 27, 1996 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 27, 1996?

On December 27, 1996 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 27th?

December 27th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 27th day of the month of December. 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 December 27th, such as:

  • 2018 - At least 19 people have been killed in street battles between antigovernment protesters and riot officers in sudan, with two policemen among them. hundreds more are also injured. amnesty international estimates that 37 people have died in the fighting.
  • 2017 - War in donbass ii, minsk ii: ukraine exchanging hundreds of prisoners with donetsk people's republic (luhansk people's republic)
  • 2016 - Yemeni civil war: government forces attempt to capture a houthi-controlled area in bayhan district. this is at the border of shabwa, marib and shabwa provinces. at least 28 houthi militants were killed and 12 yemeni soldiers were wounded.

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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 December 1996?

December 1996 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 1996 calendar looked like.

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