What happened on Thursday, August 1, 1996?

Here's what happened on August 01, 1996:

• Michael Johnson's historic 200m world record On August 1, 1996, American sprinter Michael Johnson set a new world record in the 200 meters at the Summer Olympics in Atlanta, finishing in 19.32 seconds. This performance solidified his status as one of the greatest sprinters in history. source: bbc.com
• A Game of Thrones published The first book in George R.R. Martin's epic fantasy series, A Song of Ice and Fire, titled A Game of Thrones, was published on August 1, 1996. This novel introduced readers to the complex world of Westeros and its intricate political dynamics. source: britannica.com
• Dan O'Brien Wins Olympic Decathlon Gold Dan O'Brien wins the decathlon gold medal at the Atlanta Olympics, becoming the first American since Bruce Jenner in 1976 to win this grueling multi-event competition.
• Nobel Prize Chemist Tadeus Reichstein Remembered Tadeus Reichstein, a Polish-born chemist who was a recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, is commemorated. Born in 1897, Reichstein made significant contributions to medical science and chemistry.
• MTV2 Launch MTV launches its second television channel, MTV2, with Beck's music video "Where It's At" being the first video broadcast, marking a significant moment in music television history.

Events in 1996

August 01, 1996: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from August 1996

Newspapers from Aug. 01, 1996

August 01, 1996: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Club Brugge - Harelbeke : 1 - 0

August 01, 1996 was a Thursday and it was the 214th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 01, 1996 can also be written as 8/1/1996 in the US and as 1/8/1996 in UK and Europe.

August 01, 1996 in August 1996 calendar

Famous people died on August 01, 1996:

• Frida Boccara

  French singer of Italian descent known for her successful music career in the mid-20th century.

• Lucille Teasdale-Corti

  Renowned Canadian doctor and humanitarian who dedicated her life to international medical aid, working extensively in Uganda and making...

• Tadeusz Reichstein

  -swiss chemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1897).

• Mohammed Farah Aidid
• Pierre Lucien Claverie

Famous people who died in 1996

Famous people who died on August 1st

August 01, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 01, 1996 was Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) by Los Del Rio, according to the music chart for the week July 29th and August 4th.

1. Los Del Rio - Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)
2. Toni Braxton - You're Makin' Me High
3. 2 Pac - How Do U Want It
4. Tracy Chapman - Give Me One Reason
5. R. Kelly - I Can't Sleep Baby (If I)

August 01, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 01, 1996 was Wannabe by The Spice Girls, according to the music chart for the week July 29th and August 4th.

1. The Spice Girls - Wannabe
2. Los Del Rio - Macarena
3. Fugees - Killing Me Softly
4. Robbie Williams - Freedom
5. Peter Andre featuring Bubbler Ranx - Mysterious Girl

August 01, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 01, 1996 was I Can't Sleep Baby (If I) by R. Kelly, according to the music chart for the week July 29th and August 4th.

1. R. Kelly - I Can't Sleep Baby (If I)
2. Toni Braxton - You're Makin' Me High/Let It Flow
3. Keith Sweat - Twisted
4. 2Pac Featuring K-Ci And JoJo - How Do U Want It/California Love
5. OutKast - Elevators (Me & You)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 1st is Leo.

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August 01, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 01, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 01, 1996 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 01, 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 01, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 09:33 pm and setting at 09:43 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on August 01, 1996

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Someone born on August 01, 1996 is:

30 years and 5 days old,

or 360 months and 5 days old,

or 1566 weeks

or 10962 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 01, 1996?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 01, 1996.

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