Thursday August 29, 1996: on this day

August 29, 1996 was the 242nd day of the year 1996, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is August 29, 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 29, 1996, who was born and died on August 29, 1996, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 29, 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 29th, 1996 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 29, 1996?


August 29, 1996 was a Thursday and it was the 242nd day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 29, 1996 can also be written as 8/29/1996 in the US and as 29/8/1996 in UK and Europe.

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August 29, 1996: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 29, 1996:

  • U.s. president bill clinton and vice president al gore are re-nominated at the democratic national convention in chicago, illinois.
  • Vnukovo airlines flight 2801, a vnukovo airlines tupolev tu-154, crashes into a mountain on the arctic island of spitsbergen, killing all 141 aboard.
  • A russian tupolev 154 jetliner crashes into a mountain as it approaches the airport at spitsbergen, norway, killing all 141 people on board.

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August 29, 1996: What were the main match results that day?

Eredivisie - Football (Netherlands)

  • NAC Breda - Nijmegen : 1 - 1
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August 29, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 29th 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 29, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 29, 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 29th, 1996 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 29, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 29, 1996 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 29, 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 29, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 08:03 pm and setting at 08:30 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 28, 1996 while the next full moon would come on Sep 27, 1996.

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Who was born on August 29, 1996?


Famous people born on August 29, 1996:

  • Addysyn Blair

    Renowned soccer player known for exceptional skills on the field.

  • Sam Fazz

    Youtube star.

  • Julian Cash
  • Panagiōtīs Delīgiannidīs
  • Anastasios Dōnīs
  • Joseph Efford
  • Alejandro Fuenmayor
  • Marta Calvo Gómez
  • Juan Felipe Aguirre
  • Daryll Neita
  • Jeremy Reaves
  • Zvonimir Šarlija
  • Lete Richard Jean-Caliste Tape
  • Taylor Tashima
  • Chris Mueller
  • Dorian Babunski

Whose famous birthday is on August 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 29th:

  • Michael Jackson
    Michael Jackson

    American singer, dancer, and extremely talented entertainer.

  • Lea Michele
    Lea Michele

    Lea michele is an american singer and actress known for her role as rachel berry on the tv show glee.

  • Ingrid Bergman
    Ingrid Bergman

    Swedish-american actress, who won oscars for the films "gaslight," 1945, and "anastasia," 1956.

  • John McCain
    John McCain

    American politician.

  • Carla Gugino
    Carla Gugino

    Carla gugino is an american actress known for her roles in movies such as sin city, watchmen, and san andreas.

  • William Levy
    William Levy

    William levy is a cuban-american actor known for his roles in telenovelas and for his appearance on dancing with the stars.

  • Temple Grandin
    Temple Grandin

    American animal behaviorist who has a special empathy for animals she is the leading expert in humane handling of livestock and has designed...

  • Richard Attenborough
    Richard Attenborough

    English actor, director, producer, and entrepreneur.

  • Elliott Gould
    Elliott Gould

    American actor, born at the age of 18 and trained as a song-and dance man.

  • Dinah Washington
    Dinah Washington

    American singer and pianist who was cited as the "most popular black female recording artist" of the 1950s.

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August 29, 1996: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 27 years 7 months old,

or 331 months and 18 days old,

or 1441 weeks and 5 days old,

or 10092 days old,

if you were born on August 29, 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 29, 1996?

There are 135 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 29th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 29, 1996?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 29, 1996.

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August 29, 1996: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 29, 1996:

  • Roberta Serradimigni
  • Angelo Lombardi

What famous deaths happened on August 29th?

Famous deaths on August 29th:

  • Ingrid Bergman
    Ingrid Bergman

    Swedish-american actress, who won oscars for the films "gaslight," 1945, and "anastasia," 1956.

  • Gene Wilder
    Gene Wilder

    American actor and comedian who made his screen debut with "bonnie and clyde", followed by "the producers.

  • Lee Marvin
    Lee Marvin

    American actor, television and film.

  • Michel Constantin
    Michel Constantin

    French film actor (born in 1924).

  • Michael Dunn
    Michael Dunn

    Shattuck (oklahoma) -- actor (house of the damned ship of fools).

  • Jean Hagen
    Jean Hagen

    American actress, best known for her role as hagen's wife, danny thomas, in "make room for daddy", for four years.

  • Evelyn Ankers
    Evelyn Ankers

    Actress (black beauty and jungle woman), died at 67.

  • Stringer Davis
    Stringer Davis

    Actress (mouse on the moon, miranda), is killed at 77.

  • Victor Sutherland
    Victor Sutherland

    Dies at 79.

  • Lale Andersen
    Lale Andersen

    German chanson singer-songwriter, most famous for her interpretation of "lili marleen" (1939), which was hugely popular on both side during...

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August 29, 1996: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 29, 1996:

  • The first day of Thoth - which is the first day of the Egyptian calendar. Thoth is the Ibis-headed god of knowledge.
  • Slovakia - Slovak National Uprising Day (1944, against the Nazis)
  • Eastern Orthodox Christianity and Roman Catholic Church commemorate the beheading of John the Baptist with a feast day
  • 1997 - Judgment Day, from the movie Terminator 2: Judgment Day
  • Official Yakiniku Day in Japan as proclaimed by the All Japan Yakiniku Association.

Observances on August 29, 1996:

  • International Day against Nuclear Tests
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August 29, 1996: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 29, 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 29, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 29, 1996 was Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) by Los Del Rio, according to the music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.

August 29, 1996: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 29, 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 29, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 29, 1996 was Ready Or Not by Fugees, according to the music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.

August 29, 1996: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 29, 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 29, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 29, 1996 was Hit Me Off by New Edition, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.

August 29, 1996: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 29, 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 29, 1996: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 29, 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 29, 1996: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 29, 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 29, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 29, 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 29, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 29, 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 29, 1996: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 29, 1996 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman

Emotional Intelligence

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We all know that IQ alone is not a guarantee of success, happiness or virtue. However, until Emotional Intelligence was developed, we couldn't be certain why.

Gods And Generals by Jeff Shaara

Gods And Generals

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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.

Cause of Death by Patricia Cornwell

Cause of Death

By:

Dr. Kay Scarpetta dives into the murky depths a ship graveyard in search of Ted Eddings's remains, an investigative reporter. Scarpetta, her niece Lucy, and Pete Marino (police captain) will be following the scents and violence of death and violence …

Unlimited Access by Gary Aldrich

Unlimited Access

By:

Gary Aldrich, an FBI agent, was closing his career with a stint in the White House. He was shaken by what should have been a peaceful end.

Cadillac Jukebox by James Lee Burke

Cadillac Jukebox

By:

Aaron Crown, the long-standing murderer of Louisiana's most prominent black civil rights leader, was not surprising to anyone.

August 29, 1996: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 29, 1996 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Breakers

Breakers

Platform: Arcade, Neo Geo

Genre: Fighting game

Publisher: Visco, SNK

Cool Boarders

Cool Boarders

Platform: PlayStation

Genre: Snowboarding

Publisher: JP UEP Systems; NA SCEA; EU SCEE; JP Studio Zan (PSN)

BVE TrainSim

BVE TrainSim

Platform: Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows ME Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows Vista (With .dll add ons & BVE 5) Windows 7 (With .dll add ons/Windows XP Mode/VMLite XP Mode & BVE 5) Windows 8 (With .dll add ons)

Genre: Train simulator

Final Doom

Final Doom

Platform: MS-DOS, Windows 95, Macintosh, PlayStation

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: GT Interactive

College Slam

College Slam

Platform: Super NES, Genesis, Game Boy, Sega Saturn, PlayStation, DOS

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Acclaim

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Who was the US President on August 29, 1996?

On August 29, 1996 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 29, 1996?

On August 29, 1996 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 29, 1996?

On August 29, 1996 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 29th?

August 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th 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 29th, such as:

  • 2018 - Loyalty islands, new caledonia is struck by a 7.1 magnitude earthquake.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). five people are killed by a suicide bomber at the kabul bank subsidiary, near the embassy of the united states of america in kabul. taliban claim that their attack was directed at soldiers and police who were withdrawing their salaries.
  • 2016 - Conflict in moro: 12 philippine army soldiers are killed during clashes against the abu sayyaf.

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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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