Wednesday August 28, 1996: on this day

August 28, 1996 was the 241st day of the year 1996, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is August 28, 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 August 28, 1996, who was born and died on August 28, 1996, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 28, 1996, which were the most popular songs (ex. Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) by Los Del Rio), movies (e.g. The Funeral, directed by Abel Ferrara), TV series (e.g. Safe And Sound) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 28th, 1996 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 28, 1996?


August 28, 1996 was a Wednesday and it was the 241st day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 28, 1996 can also be written as 8/28/1996 in the US and as 28/8/1996 in UK and Europe.

August 28, 1996 in August 1996 calendar

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August 28, 1996: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 28, 1996:

  • Liam botham takes 5-67 on 1st-class debut hants vs. middlesex
  • U.s. president bill clinton and vice president al gore are renominated at the democratic national convention in chicago.
  • A russian tupolev 154 jetliner crashes into a mountain as it approaches the airport at spitsbergen, norway, killing all 141 people on board.
  • Chicago seven defendant david dellinger, antiwar activist bradford lyttle, civil rights movement historian randy kryn, and eight others are arrested by the federal protective service while protesting in a demonstration at the kluczynski federal building in downtown chicago during that year's democratic national convention.

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August 28, 1996: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Bayern Munich - Leverkusen : 4 - 2
  • Bielefeld - Duisburg : 1 - 1
  • Dusseldorf - Munich 1860 : 0 - 0
  • FC Koln - Hansa Rostock : 0 - 2
  • Karlsruhe - St Pauli : 4 - 0

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Bastia - Lille : 0 - 0
  • Cannes - Monaco : 0 - 2
  • Le Havre - Caen : 1 - 1
  • Lens - Montpellier : 3 - 2
  • Lyon - Nancy : 2 - 0

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Barnsley - Reading : 3 - 0
  • Stoke - Bradford : 1 - 0
  • Swindon - Oldham : 1 - 0
  • Wolves - QPR : 1 - 1

Eredivisie - Football (Netherlands)

  • Ajax - AZ Alkmaar : 1 - 0
  • Feyenoord - Graafschap : 2 - 1
  • Groningen - Roda JC : 1 - 1
  • Utrecht - Twente : 0 - 0
  • Vitesse - Sparta : 1 - 1
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August 28, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 28th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 28, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 28, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

Discover the Rat personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on August 28th, 1996 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 28, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 28, 1996 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 28, 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 August 28, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 07:25 pm and setting at 07:18 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 30, 1996 while the next full moon would come on Sep 27, 1996.

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Who was born on August 28, 1996?


Famous people born on August 28, 1996:

  • Thiana Williams

    Olympic gold medalist sprinter.

  • Teiara Duncan

    American singer known for her powerful vocals.

  • Stefhanie Zamora

    Popular singer and songwriter in the Latin music industry.

  • Josiah Duggar

    Reality star.

  • Réda Halaïmia
  • Abubaker Haydar Abdalla
  • Kim Se-jeong
  • Lan Minghao
  • Simon Anumba
  • Bart Straalman
  • Mateusz Wdowiak
  • Quincy Williams
  • David Siegel
  • Jakub Čunta
  • Kyvon Davenport
  • Little Sis Nora
  • Nemeziz Miranda

Whose famous birthday is on August 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 28th:

  • Shania Twain
    Shania Twain

    Shania twain is a canadian country singer known for her hit songs such as 'man! i feel like a woman!' and 'you're still the one'.

  • Jack Black
    Jack Black

    Jack black is a comedic actor known for his roles in movies such as school of rock, nacho libre, and the kung fu panda series.

  • Sheryl Sandberg
    Sheryl Sandberg

    Sheryl sandberg is an american technology executive, author, and billionaire philanthropist known for her role as the chief operating...

  • Kay Parker
    Kay Parker

    British-american actress.

  • David Fincher
    David Fincher

    American music video and film director.

  • Jason Priestley
    Jason Priestley

    Vancouver, british columbia -- actor (brandon-beverly hills 90210).

  • Amanda Tapping
    Amanda Tapping

    Canadian actress, producer and director.

  • David Soul
    David Soul

    American actor, and a star of the tv series starsky and hutch.

  • Luis Guzmán
    Luis Guzmán

    Puerto rican-american producer and actor.

  • Emma Samms
    Emma Samms

    English actress.

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August 28, 1996: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 27 years 7 months old,

or 331 months and 19 days old,

or 1441 weeks and 6 days old,

or 10093 days old,

if you were born on August 28, 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 August 28, 1996?

There are 134 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 28th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 28, 1996?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 28, 1996.

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August 28, 1996: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 28, 1996:

  • Phyllis Pearsall

    English painter, cartographer, and author (d. 1996).

  • Lynda Carr

    Educationist dies at 50.

  • José dos Santos Lopes
  • Edda Fagni

What famous deaths happened on August 28th?

Famous deaths on August 28th:

  • John Huston
    John Huston

    American screenwriter, actor, and director of film.

  • Robert Shaw
    Robert Shaw

    American conductor and longtime musical director of atlanta symphony.

  • Chadwick Boseman
    Chadwick Boseman

    American actor and playwright (b. 1976).

  • Ruth Gordon
    Ruth Gordon

    American actress, born in 1915.

  • Hazel Dawn
    Hazel Dawn

    Us singer/actress (under clover margie) dies at 98.

  • Lovel ace

    Pioneering astronomer who discovered the first pulsar.

  • Rafel Lemkin

    Legal scholar and journalist who coined the term 'genocide'.

  • Anaissa Jones

    Anaissa Jones was a child actress best known for her role in the TV series 'Family Affair'.

  • Rally Jones

    Civil rights activist known for her work in voter registration and education.

  • Kaisei

    Renowned Japanese poet known for his haiku and tanka poetry.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 28th

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August 28, 1996: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 28, 1996:

  • Many Christian churches: feast day of Saint Augustine of Hippo.
  • Hong Kong: Liberation Day (1945)
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August 28, 1996: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 28, 1996 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 26th and September 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 28, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 28, 1996 was Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) by Los Del Rio, according to the music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.

August 28, 1996: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 28, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 26th and September 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)
  2. - I Love You Always Forever
  3. - Hit Me Off
  4. - Twisted
  5. - Loungin'

August 28, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 28, 1996 was Ready Or Not by Fugees, according to the music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.

August 28, 1996: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 28, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 26th and September 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Ready Or Not
  2. - Flava
  3. - Wannabe
  4. - I've Got A Little Puppy
  5. - I'm Alive

August 28, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 28, 1996 was Hit Me Off by New Edition, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.

August 28, 1996: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 28, 1996 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 26th and September 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Hit Me Off
  2. - Twisted
  3. - You're Makin' Me High/Let It Flow
  4. - I Can't Sleep Baby (If I)
  5. - Loungin

August 28, 1996: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 28, 1996 was Que Pena Me Das by Marco Antonio Solis, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.

August 28, 1996: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 28, 1996 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 26th and September 1st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Que Pena Me Das
  2. - Mejores Que Ella
  3. - No Puedo Arrancarte De Mi
  4. - No Llores Por Mi
  5. - Dame

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August 28, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 28, 1996 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Funeral

The Funeral

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Abel Ferrara

Starring: Christopher Walken, Chris Penn, Annabella Sciorra, Isabella Rossellini

Unhook the Stars

Unhook the Stars

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Nick Cassavetes

Starring: Gena Rowlands, Marisa Tomei, Gérard Depardieu, Jake Lloyd

Kissed

Kissed

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Lynne Stopkewich

Starring: Molly Parker, Peter Outerbridge, Jay Brazeau, Natasha Morley

Bulletproof

Bulletproof

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Ernest R. Dickerson

Starring: Damon Wayans, Adam Sandler, James Caan, Jeep Swenson

Bogus

Bogus

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Norman Jewison

Starring: Whoopi Goldberg, Gérard Depardieu, Haley Joel Osment, Andrea Martin

August 28, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 28, 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:

Safe and Sound

Safe and Sound

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Clark Davis

Chain Reaction

Chain Reaction

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Andrew Davis

The Adventures of Pinocchio

The Adventures of Pinocchio

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Steve Barron

Mensch, Pia!

Mensch, Pia!

Release year: 1996

Mr. & Mrs. Smith

Mr. & Mrs. Smith

Release year: 1996

Country: United States of America

August 28, 1996: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 28, 1996 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Tenth Insight by James Redfield

The Tenth Insight

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Primary Colors by Anonymous

Primary Colors

By:

Primary Colors offers a fascinating and insightful look behind modern American politics. It is a hilarious, wise, dramatic story that features characters and events that are similar to some real-life people.

Exclusive by Sandra Brown

Exclusive

By:

Barrie Travis, a good reporter who works at a low-budget TV station when the First lady calls and offers her the chance of a lifetime.

How Stella Got Her Groove Back by Terry McMillan

How Stella Got Her Groove Back

By:

Stella Payne, forty-two years old, is divorced, an investment analyst of high power, and a mother to Quincy, eleven years old. She does it all, and she's not able to do it. This includes Little League carpool duties, portfolio analysis, …

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.

August 28, 1996: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 28, 1996 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Chaos Overlords

Chaos Overlords

Platform: Windows, Mac OS

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Publisher: New World Computing

Bang Bang Ball

Bang Bang Ball

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Puzzle game

Publisher: Kunihiko Tashiro and Good House

Fighters Megamix

Fighters Megamix

Platform: Sega Saturn, Game.com

Genre: Versus fighting

Publisher: Sega Tiger Electronics (Game.com)

Eradicator

Eradicator

Platform: MS-DOS (Windows, OS X and Linux through Dosbox)

Genre: Shooter (first and third-person)

Publisher: Accolade Inc.

Bruce Jenner's World Class Decathlon

Bruce Jenner's World Class Decathlon

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Decathlon

Publisher: Dallas Multimedia

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Who was the US President on August 28, 1996?

On August 28, 1996 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 28, 1996?

On August 28, 1996 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 28, 1996?

On August 28, 1996 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 28th?

August 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of August. 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 August 28th, such as:

  • 2018 - Two people were killed and 35 injured when a suspected improvised explosive device was planted by the bangsamoro islamic freedom fighters detonated at a festival in isulan sultan kudarat, philippines.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war, syrian civil war spillover in lebanon: qalamoun offensive, july-august 2017,: isil militants, along with their families, leave their strongholds at the lebanon-syria border, qalamun mountains, and make way for the deir ez-zor governorate, under syrian military escort. yesterday, warring parties reached a ceasefire.
  • 2016 - Moro conflict: supporters of the islamic state of iraq & the levant are freed from a marawi prison in the philippines by islamic state of iraq & the levant militants.

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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 August 1996?

August 1996 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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 August 1996 calendar looked like.

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