What happened on Friday August 02, 1996?

Here's what happened on August 02, 1996:

• Closing Ceremony of the 1996 Atlanta Olympics The 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, concluded with a grand closing ceremony, marking the end of the centennial Olympic Games. This edition was significant as it celebrated 100 years of modern Olympic history.
• US 'Dream Team III' Wins Olympic Basketball Gold The United States 'Dream Team III' secured a decisive victory in men's basketball at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, defeating Yugoslavia with a commanding score of 95-69. This win further solidified the USA's dominance in international basketball during the 1990s.
• Death of Obdulio Varela, Uruguayan Football Legend Obdulio Varela, a renowned Uruguayan football player and significant figure in South American football history, passed away. Known for his leadership and skill, Varela was a pivotal player in Uruguay's national team during the mid-20th century.

Events in 1996

August 02, 1996: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 02, 1996

Newspapers from Aug. 02, 1996

August 02, 1996: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Aalst - Anderlecht : 0 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• F Koln - Wolfsburg : 2 - 0

August 02, 1996 was a Friday and it was the 215th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 02, 1996 can also be written as 8/2/1996 in the US and as 2/8/1996 in UK and Europe.

August 02, 1996 in August 1996 calendar

Famous people born on August 02, 1996:

• Simone Manuel

  Simone Manuel is an Olympic gold medal-winning swimmer who made history as the first African-American woman to win an individual Olympic...

Famous people born in 1996

Famous people born on August 2nd

Famous people died on August 02, 1996:

• Michel Debré

  Prominent French politician and statesman who played a crucial role in post-World War II France.

• Mohamed Farrah Aidid

  Somalian general and politician, 5th president of somalia (b. 1934).

Famous people who died in 1996

Famous people who died on August 2nd

August 02, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 02, 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 02, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 02, 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 02, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 02, 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 2nd is Leo.

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August 02, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 02, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 02, 1996 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 02, 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 02, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 76% full, rising at 09:33 pm and setting at 10:52 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 02, 1996

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Someone born on August 02, 1996 is:

28 years 8 months old,

or 344 months and 21 days old,

or 1498 weeks and 5 days old,

or 10491 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 02, 1996?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 02, 1996.

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