Tuesday August 20, 1996: on this day

August 20, 1996 was the 233rd day of the year 1996, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is August 20, 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 20, 1996, who was born and died on August 20, 1996, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 20, 1996, which were the most popular songs (ex. Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) by Los Del Rio), movies (e.g. Sling Blade, directed by Billy Bob Thornton), 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 20th, 1996 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 20, 1996?


August 20, 1996 was a Tuesday and it was the 233rd day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 20, 1996 can also be written as 8/20/1996 in the US and as 20/8/1996 in UK and Europe.

August 20, 1996 in August 1996 calendar

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August 20, 1996: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 20, 1996:

  • A thousands-large protest in seoul, calling for reunification with north korea, is broken up by riot police.

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August 20, 1996: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Bielefeld - St Pauli : 1 - 2
  • Hamburg - Freiburg : 5 - 1
  • Schalke 04 - M'gladbach : 0 - 0
  • Werder Bremen - Hansa Rostock : 1 - 1

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Amiens - Chateauroux : 0 - 2
  • Charleville - Perpignan : 0 - 2
  • Laval - Beauvais : 2 - 1
  • Louhans-Cuis. - Gueugnon : 1 - 1
  • Mulhouse - Martigues : 1 - 0

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Bolton - Man City : 1 - 0

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Leeds - Sheffield Weds : 0 - 2
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August 20, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 20th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo 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 20, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 20, 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 20th, 1996 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 20, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 20, 1996 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 20, 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 20, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 39% full, rising at 12:15 pm and setting at 11:05 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 30, 1996 while the next full moon would come on Aug 28, 1996.

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Who was born on August 20, 1996?


Famous people born on August 20, 1996:

  • Acasia Johnson

    Acasia Johnson is a talented track and field athlete.

  • Tiearra Griffin

    Professional basketball player known for her skills on the court.

  • Breklyn Massey

    Professional soccer player known for her exceptional skills on the field.

  • Julian Jordan

    Julian jordan is a dutch dj known for his electronic dance music productions and energetic live performances.

  • Bunty Afoa

    New zealand rugby league player.

  • Maddie Orlando

    Family member.

  • Sophie Kamlish
  • Stefan Lazarević
  • Marko Mrkić
  • Luca Pfeiffer
  • Antonino Pizzolato
  • Louise Ringsing
  • Mailson Tenorio dos Santos
  • Gennaro Tutino
  • Matty Willock
  • Jeff Roberson
  • Viola Brambilla
  • Erik Carroll
  • Gianluca Della Rosa
  • Angelo Fulgini

Whose famous birthday is on August 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 20th:

  • Andrew Garfield
    Andrew Garfield

    Andrew garfield is a british-american actor known for his roles in the social network and the amazing spider-man series.

  • Amy Adams
    Amy Adams

    Amy adams is an american actress known for her versatile roles in films such as enchanted, american hustle, and arrival.

  • Demi Lovato
    Demi Lovato

    American singer-songwriter, musician, and actress.

  • Fred Durst
    Fred Durst

    Fred durst is an american singer best known as the lead vocalist of the band limp bizkit.

  • Misha Collins
    Misha Collins

    American actor and director.

  • Ben Barnes
    Ben Barnes

    Ben barnes is an english actor known for his roles in the chronicles of narnia series and the tv series westworld.

  • James Marsters
    James Marsters

    James marsters is an american actor best known for his role as the vampire spike in the television series buffy the vampire slayer.

  • Gerald McRaney
    Gerald McRaney

    Gerald mcraney is an american actor known for his roles in television series such as simon & simon, major dad, and this is us.

  • Ron Paul
    Ron Paul

    American politician and physician, paul is an active member and nominee of the libertarian party for president in 1988.

  • Joan Allen
    Joan Allen

    American actress who can play both lead and supporting roles on screen and stage.

See more famous people and celebrities born on August 20th

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August 20, 1996: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 27 years 7 months old,

or 331 months and 29 days old,

or 1443 weeks and 2 days old,

or 10103 days old,

if you were born on August 20, 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 20, 1996?

There are 124 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 20th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 20, 1996?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 20, 1996.

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August 20, 1996: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 20, 1996:

  • Rio Reiser

    German musician and lead singer of the rock band Ton Steine Scherben.

  • George Brian Snape

    At 81, a businessman and entrepreneur in rugby league dies.

  • Beverley Whitfield
  • Maria Occhipinti
  • André-Georges Haudricourt
  • Carlos Jáuregui
  • Yvette Brillon

What famous deaths happened on August 20th?

Famous deaths on August 20th:

  • Phyllis Diller
    Phyllis Diller

    American comedian who burst onto the stage in san francisco in 1954 wearing a sequined minidress, an orange fright-wig and gold ankle-high...

  • Jerry Lewis
    Jerry Lewis

    American comedian, writer, actor and producer.

  • Ilona Massey
    Ilona Massey

    Hungarian-born American actress and singer who appeared in several Hollywood films.

  • Ulla Jacobsson
    Ulla Jacobsson

    Swedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.

  • Ruhama Goldberg

    Esteemed researcher in the field of biotechnology, known for groundbreaking discoveries.

  • Aulora Smith

    Bestselling author known for her captivating novels that have touched the hearts of many.

  • Elmore Leonard

    Elmore Leonard was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Negro leagues.

  • Stefhanie Tubbs Jones

    First African-American woman to represent Ohio in the U.S.

  • Sircharles Sedley

    Celebrated playwright of the Restoration era.

  • Otillia Lindemann

    Renowned German soprano known for her performances in leading opera houses.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 20th

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August 20, 1996: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 20, 1996:

  • Morocco - Revolution of the King and the People Day
  • RC saints - Saint Bernard of Clairvaux
  • Estonia - Restoration Day
  • Hungary - St. Stephen's day, the main national holiday in Hungary
  • Bahá'f Faith - Feast of Asmá (Names) - First day of the ninth month of the Bahá'f Calendar
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August 20, 1996: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 20, 1996 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 19th and August 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 20, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 20, 1996 was Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) by Los Del Rio, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.

August 20, 1996: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 20, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 19th and August 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)
  2. - I Love You Always Forever
  3. - Loungin'
  4. - Twisted
  5. - C'Mon N' Ride It (The Train)

August 20, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 20, 1996 was Wannabe by The Spice Girls, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.

August 20, 1996: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 20, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 19th and August 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Wannabe
  2. - Macarena
  3. - Killing Me Softly
  4. - Freedom
  5. - Mysterious Girl

August 20, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 20, 1996 was Twisted by Keith Sweat, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.

August 20, 1996: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 20, 1996 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 19th and August 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

August 20, 1996: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 20, 1996 was Que Pena Me Das by Marco Antonio Solis, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.

August 20, 1996: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 20, 1996 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 19th and August 25th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

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

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August 20, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 20, 1996 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Sling Blade

Sling Blade

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Billy Bob Thornton

Starring: Billy Bob Thornton, Dwight Yoakam, J.T. Walsh, John Ritter

Country: United States of America

Sleepers

Sleepers

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Barry Levinson

Starring: Robert De Niro, Kevin Bacon, Brad Pitt, Jason Patric

Country: United States of America

Bound

Bound

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski

Starring: Jennifer Tilly, Gina Gershon, Joe Pantoliano, John P. Ryan

Country: United States of America

Swingers

Swingers

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Doug Liman

Starring: Vince Vaughn, Heather Graham, Jon Favreau, Ron Livingston

Country: United States of America

Pusher

Pusher

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Nicolas Winding Refn

Starring: Kim Bodnia, Zlatko Buric, Laura Drasbæk, Slavko Labovic

August 20, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 20, 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

August 20, 1996: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 20, 1996 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Time to Kill by John Grisham

A Time to Kill

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Two young, drunken, and remorseless men take the life of a ten year-old girl apart.

Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman

Emotional Intelligence

By:

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.

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.

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 …

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 20, 1996: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 20, 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

Back Street Soccer

Back Street Soccer

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Traditional soccer simulation

Publisher: SunA

Bang Bang Ball

Bang Bang Ball

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Puzzle game

Publisher: Kunihiko Tashiro and Good House

The Chaos Engine 2

The Chaos Engine 2

Platform: Amiga, Amiga CD32

Genre: Run and gun

Publisher: Renegade Software (UK), Time Warner Interactive (US)

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)

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Who was the US President on August 20, 1996?

On August 20, 1996 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 20, 1996?

On August 20, 1996 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 20, 1996?

On August 20, 1996 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 20th?

August 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:

  • 2018 - Terrorism in europe. a man storms into a mossos-d'esquadra station carrying a knife and is shot by an officer. the incident is being treated as an attempt to terrorist attack by police.
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war: battle of tal afar 2017: iraqi security forces launch a ground offensive, along with shi'ite volunteers, kurdish peshmerga fighters and shi'ite volunteers, to retake tal afar from the islamic state of iraq (isil) militants. since the liberation of mosul, the city has been isolated and is now in the hands of isil.
  • 2016 - Gaziantep bombing. a suicide bomber attacks a kurdish wedding celebration at gaziantep in turkey, killing at least 22 and wounding 94. (reuters),

Find out more about August 20th

history

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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