Wednesday July 24, 1996: on this day

About July 24th, 1996, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Dehiwala train bombing kills 56 commuters outside Colombo.
  • Day of the week: July 24th, 1996 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Jennifer Lopez, Daveigh Chase
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • #1 US song: You're Makin' Me High by Toni Braxton
  • #1 UK song: Killing Me Softly by Fugees
  • Popular movie: Matilda directed by Danny DeVito

More about July 24th, 1996? See below for more news and curiosities on July 24th, 1996.

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What day of the week was July 24, 1996?


July 24, 1996 was a Wednesday and it was the 206th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 24, 1996 can also be written as 7/24/1996 in the US and as 24/7/1996 in UK and Europe.

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July 24, 1996: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 24, 1996:

  • The dehiwala train bombing kills 56 commuters outside colombo.

July 24, 1996: What were the magazines covers that day?

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July 24, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 24th 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 July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 24, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 24, 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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July 24, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 24, 1996 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 24, 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 July 24, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 65% full, rising at 02:25 pm and setting at 01:06 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 01, 1996 while the next full moon would come on Jul 30, 1996.

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Who was born on July 24, 1996?


Famous people born on July 24, 1996:

  • Dariann Townsend

    Olympic gymnast known for her impressive floor routines.

  • Adora Anae

    Adora Anae is a professional volleyball player known for her exceptional skills on the court.

  • Joe Mixon

    American football player.

  • TheHeatedMo

    Twitch star.

  • Jordan McGhee
  • Ryduan Palermo
  • Davide Plebani
  • Marion Romanelli
  • Aaron Tran
  • Aaron McGowan
  • Oliver Zeidler
  • Mehmet Alemdaroğlu
  • Armando Anastasio
  • Amit Bitton
  • Nicholas Corten
  • Giulia Gabbrielleschi
  • Dostonbek Hamdamov
  • James Ryan
  • Kano Omata

Whose famous birthday is on July 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 24th:

  • Jennifer Lopez
    Jennifer Lopez

    American singer, actress and businesswoman.

  • Daveigh Chase
    Daveigh Chase

    Daveigh Chase is an American actress and voice actress known for her roles in films such as Lilo & Stitch and The Ring.

  • Lynda Carter
    Lynda Carter

    Lynda carter is an american actress best known for her role as wonder woman in the 1970s television series.

  • Elisabeth Moss
    Elisabeth Moss

    Elisabeth moss is an american actress known for her roles in the tv series mad men and the handmaid's tale.

  • Rose Byrne
    Rose Byrne

    Actress from australia.

  • Anna Paquin
    Anna Paquin

    Award-winning actress known for her role in True Blood and The Piano.

  • Kristin Chenoweth
    Kristin Chenoweth

    Kristin chenoweth is an american actress and singer known for her work in broadway musicals and her roles in tv shows like 'pushing daisies'...

  • Gus Van Sant
    Gus Van Sant

    American filmmaker.

  • Bindi Irwin
    Bindi Irwin

    The daughter of crocodile hunter steve irwin's australian wife terri and his american wife, terri, is a well-known australian family.

  • Danny Dyer
    Danny Dyer

    English actor and tv presenter.

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How old is someone born on July 24, 1996?


Someone born on July 24, 1996 is:

27 years 9 months old,

or 333 months and 29 days old,

or 1452 weeks and 1 day old,

or 10165 days old,

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Use our Age Calculator to know the age of a person given the birthdate.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 24, 1996?

There are 62 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 24, 1996?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on July 24, 1996.

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July 24, 1996: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 24, 1996:

  • Virginia Christine
    Virginia Christine

    Actress (mrs olson), passes away at 76.

  • Orville Prescott

    Prominent American literary critic known for his insightful reviews.

  • Alphonso Theodore Roberts

    Vincentian cricketer and activist (b. 1937).

  • Howard Vernon

    Actor (faceless delicatessen), dead at 82.

  • Alphonso Roberts

    West indian politician and cricketer (born 1937).

  • "Jock" John Wallace

    At 60, a soccer player/manager dies.

  • Jock Wallace

    At 60, a football player/manager dies.

  • Nacho Martínez
  • E. Lloyd Du Brul
  • Elda Bossi
  • Rodolfo Tambroni Armaroli

What famous deaths happened on July 24th?

Famous deaths on July 24th:

  • Sherman Hemsley
    Sherman Hemsley

    Sherman hemsley was an american actor best known for his role as george jefferson on the tv sitcoms all in the family and the jeffersons.

  • Peter Sellers
    Peter Sellers

    British-american actor.

  • Regis Philbin
    Regis Philbin

    After years of success on the tv talk show "live with regis & kathie lee", an american tv host became a star with his tv game show "who...

  • Constance Bennett
    Constance Bennett

    American actress, singer, and producer (d. 1965).

  • David Warner
    David Warner

    Manchester, new hampshire -- actor (star trek vi, time bandits).

  • Chad Everett
    Chad Everett

    Chad everett was an american actor known for his role as dr.

  • Rene Requiestas
    Rene Requiestas

    Actor and comedian from the philippines (d. 1993).

  • Victor Moore
    Victor Moore

    At 86, comedian dies from a heart attack.

  • Etrulia Pitts

    Renowned American painter known for her vibrant abstract artworks.

  • Ryosuke Akutagawa

    Renowned Japanese writer known for his short stories.

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July 24, 1996: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 24, 1996:

  • Utah - Pioneer Day (1847)
  • St. Ruffin
  • St. Wulfhad
  • St. David
  • St. Romanus, 2nd bishop of Rochester.
  • St. Lewine
  • St. Kinga/Cunegundes
  • St. Francis Solano
  • St. Saint Christina the Astonishing
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 9 saints: St. Lupus
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July 24, 1996: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 24, 1996 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 22nd and July 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


July 24, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 24, 1996 was You're Makin' Me High by Toni Braxton, according to the music chart for the week July 22nd and July 28th.

July 24, 1996: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 24, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 22nd and July 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - You're Makin' Me High
  2. - How Do U Want It
  3. - Give Me One Reason
  4. - Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)
  5. - Twisted

July 24, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 24, 1996 was Killing Me Softly by Fugees, according to the music chart for the week July 22nd and July 28th.

July 24, 1996: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 24, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 22nd and July 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Killing Me Softly
  2. - Mysterious Girl
  3. - Wannabe
  4. - Three Lions
  5. - Born Slippy

July 24, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 24, 1996 was You're Makin' Me High/Let It Flow by Toni Braxton, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 22nd and July 28th.

July 24, 1996: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 24, 1996 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 22nd and July 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - You're Makin' Me High/Let It Flow
  2. - I Can't Sleep Baby (If I)
  3. - How Do U Want It/California Love
  4. - Twisted
  5. - Elevators (Me & You)

July 24, 1996: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on July 24, 1996 was Que Pena Me Das by Marco Antonio Solis, according to the Latin music chart for the week July 22nd and July 28th.

July 24, 1996: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on July 24, 1996 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week July 22nd and July 28th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Que Pena Me Das
  2. - Por Amarte
  3. - Suena
  4. - Me Subes, Me Bajas, Me Subes
  5. - El Reportero

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July 24, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 24, 1996 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Matilda

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Danny DeVito

Starring: Danny DeVito, Rhea Perlman, Mara Wilson, Embeth Davidtz

Country: United States of America

Killer Condom

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Martin Walz

Starring: Udo Samel, Peter Lohmeyer, Iris Berben, Leonard Lansink

A Time to Kill

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Joel Schumacher

Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Sandra Bullock, Samuel L. Jackson, Kevin Spacey

Country: United States of America

Joe's Apartment

Release year: 1996

Directed by: John Payson

Starring: Jerry O'Connell, Megan Ward, Billy West, Reginald Hudlin

The Frighteners

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Peter Jackson

Starring: Michael J. Fox, Trini Alvarado, Peter Dobson, John Astin

Country: United States of America

July 24, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 24, 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:

Chain Reaction

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Andrew Davis

The Adventures of Pinocchio

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Steve Barron

Mensch, Pia!

Release year: 1996

Hum Dono

Release year: 1996

Directed by: B. S. Glaad

July 24, 1996: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 24, 1996 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Unlimited Access by Gary Aldrich

Unlimited Access

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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.

Lily White by Susan Isaacs

Lily White

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Lily White is a Long Island criminal defense attorney. Lee is smart, savvy and down to earth. She can spot a fake the same way her mother can spot Armani.

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil

By:

In the early morning hours of May 2, 1981, shots rang out from Savannah's grandest mansion. Is it murder? Or self-defense? The shooting and its aftermath were heard throughout the hauntingly beautiful city of shaded squares and moss-hung oaks for …

Beach Music by Pat Conro

Beach Music

By:

As their mother passes away, five brothers come together in South Carolina to reunite.

A Crown of Swords by Robert Jordan

A Crown of Swords

By:

The Wheel of Time(r), now in development for TV! Since its 1990 debut, The Wheel of Time(r), by Robert Jordan has captured millions of readers across the globe with its originality and captivating characters.

July 24, 1996: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 24, 1996 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

2Xtreme

2Xtreme

Platform: PlayStation, PlayStation Network

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment America

Darby the Dragon

Darby the Dragon

Platform: Windows, Macintosh

Genre: Graphic adventure

Publisher: Brøderbund

Resident Evil

Resident Evil

Platform: Dreamcast, Game Boy Color, GameCube, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo 64, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Sega Saturn, Wii, Wii U, Xbo

Genre: Survival horror Third-person shooter

Publisher: Capcom

Persona

Persona

Platform: Arcade, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Portable, PlayStation Vita, Xbox 360

Genre: Role-playing, Social simulation

Publisher: JP Atlus, ASCII Corporation; NA Atlus; EU Koei, Ghostlight, Sega, Square Enix, NIS America, Zen United

Descent II

Descent II

Platform: PC (MS-DOS), Mac OS, Acorn Archimedes, AmigaOS4, PlayStation

Genre: First-person shooter, shoot 'em up

Publisher: Interplay Productions Mac Play (Mac OS)

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Who was the US President on July 24, 1996?

On July 24, 1996 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 24, 1996?

On July 24, 1996 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 24, 1996?

On July 24, 1996 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about July 24th?

July 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of July. 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 July 24th, such as:

  • 2019 - Somali civil war: six government officials are killed when a suicide bomber explodes in the office of mogadishu mayor abdirahman abdi osman. osman sustained serious injuries in the attack. his condition is critical.
  • 2018 - Israeli-syrian military incidents in the syrian civil war: israel defense forces shot down a syrian air force plane near the golan heights, after it crossed into the undof area near israel's border.
  • 2017 - At least 24 people are killed and more than 40 injured in a suicide car bombing that occurred in kabul's western region. afghan authorities claim that the attacker was a bus of civilian workers from the ministry of mines and petroleum. (reuters) (al jazeera). u.s. defense secretary james mattis criticized the pentagon for spending us$28 million on afghan woodland camouflage, which did not correspond to the country's terrain.

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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 July 1996?

July 1996 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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.

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