Friday February 02, 1996: on this day

February 02, 1996 was the 33rd day of the year 1996, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Friday.

Is February 02, 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 February 02, 1996, who was born and died on February 02, 1996, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 02, 1996, which were the most popular songs (ex. One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey), movies (e.g. Beautiful Girls, directed by Ted Demme), TV series (e.g. Marisol) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 2nd, 1996 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 02, 1996?


February 02, 1996 was a Friday and it was the 33rd day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

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February 02, 1996: What happened on that day?


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February 02, 1996: What were the magazines covers that day?

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

NBA - American Basketball

  • Atlanta Hawks - Orlando Magic : 95 - 108
  • Boston Celtics - Indiana Pacers : 108 - 116
  • Chicago Bulls - Los Angeles Lakers : 99 - 84
  • Los Angeles Clippers - Utah Jazz : 113 - 122
  • Minnesota Timberwolves - San Antonio Spurs : 90 - 101

Futbol Ligi 1 - Football (Turkey)

  • Genclerbirligi - Besiktas : 1 - 2
zodiac

February 02, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 2nd is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on February 2nd, 1996 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 02, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 02, 1996 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 02, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 03:45 pm and setting at 06:04 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 05, 1996 while the next full moon would come on Feb 04, 1996.

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Who was born on February 02, 1996?


Famous people born on February 02, 1996:

  • Phiona Mutesi

    Ugandan chess prodigy who became a Woman Candidate Master after her performance at the Chess Olympiads.

  • Savannah Brown

    Young adult author known for her poetry and novels.

  • Rashaad Penny

    Rashaad Penny is a professional football player known for his career in the NFL.

  • Harry Winks

    English international footballer.

  • Sam Collins

    Younow star.

  • Amira McCarthy

    Pop singer.

  • Miroslav Káčer
  • Paul Mescal
  • L.J. Peak
  • Matt Breida
  • Justin Tillman
  • Can Özüpek
  • Lucas da Cruz Oliveira
  • Michal Sipľak
  • Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying
  • Aleix Febas
  • Iván Gramajo
  • Viktor Hej

Whose famous birthday is on February 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 2nd:

  • Gale Gordon
    Gale Gordon

    Gale gordon was an american actor known for his roles in television and radio, particularly for his work on the lucy show and here's lucy.

  • Gemma Arterton
    Gemma Arterton

    Gemma arterton is a british actress known for her roles in blockbuster films such as 'quantum of solace' and 'prince of persia: the sands of...

  • David Jason
    David Jason

    British comedian, jason is featured on tv's "open all hours" and the "only fools and horses" tv series.

  • Jascha Heifetz
    Jascha Heifetz

    Lithuanian-american musician, who was world-famous for his solo playing with all the great orchestras around the globe.

  • Stan Getz
    Stan Getz

    Philadelphia, pennsylvania -- jazz tenor saxophonist (benny goodman and jimmy dorsey).

  • Ina Garten
    Ina Garten

    American tv personality and author.

  • Abba Eban
    Abba Eban

    Israeli politician and diplomat, as well as a scholar of hebrew and arabic languages.

  • Elaine Stritch
    Elaine Stritch

    American actress with a varied and long career.

  • Tom Smothers
    Tom Smothers

    American comedian who performed with his brother, dick as a duo on the tv series "the smothers brothers comedy hour.

  • Jennifer Westfeldt
    Jennifer Westfeldt

    American screenwriter and actress.

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February 02, 1996: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 28 years 1 month old,

or 337 months and 17 days old,

or 1467 weeks and 4 days old,

or 10273 days old,

if you were born on February 02, 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 February 02, 1996?

There are 320 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 2nd 2025.

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

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 02, 1996.

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February 02, 1996: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 02, 1996:

  • Gene Kelly
    Gene Kelly

    American actor/dancer ("singing in the rain") dies at the age of 83.

  • Shamus Culhane

    Renowned animator known for his work on classic Disney films.

  • Gus Kahn

    Gus Kahn was a mathematician known for his work in number theory and algebraic geometry.

  • Ray McIntire

    Chemical engineer dies at the age of 77.

  • Fred Keller
  • Bernard Hubert
  • Eugene Curran «Gene» Kelly

What famous deaths happened on February 2nd?

Famous deaths on February 2nd:

  • Boris Karloff
    Boris Karloff

    Boris karloff was a british actor known for his portrayal of frankenstein's monster in the 1931 film 'frankenstein' and for his work in...

  • Anna May Wong
    Anna May Wong

    Actress (thief in baghdad), passes away at 56.

  • Wendy Barrie
    Wendy Barrie

    British-american actress.

  • Barry Morse
    Barry Morse

    Canadian actor, director, and screenwriter (b. 1918).

  • Donald Pleasence
    Donald Pleasence

    Donald pleasence was an english actor known for his role as dr.

  • Bob Elliott
    Bob Elliott

    Bob elliott was an american comedian known for his work as one half of the comedy duo bob and ray.

  • Vijay Arora
    Vijay Arora

    Indian actor in television and film (born 1944).

  • Bert Parks
    Bert Parks

    American actor, singer, television personality; miss america telecast presenter (b. 1914).

  • Jessie Royce Landis
    Jessie Royce Landis

    Actress in north by northwest, dies at 67.

  • Phenyx Phoenix

    Award-winning actor known for his versatile roles in film and television.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on February 2nd

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February 02, 1996: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 02, 1996:

  • Ancient Latvia - Veja Diena observed.
  • St. Adelbald
  • Catholicism - Candlemas, The Presentation of the Lord, The Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary, World Day for Consecrated Life (also February 3 in the United States).
  • United States and Canada - Groundhog Day.
  • Scotland - A quarter day in the Christian calendar (due to Candlemas).
  • Paganism - Imbolc (in northern hemisphere), Lughnasadh (in southern hemisphere).
  • Czech Republic - Hromnice.
  • St. Cornelius
  • France - CrOpe Day.

Observances on February 02, 1996:

  • World Wetlands Day
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February 02, 1996: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 02, 1996 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 29th and February 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 02, 1996 was One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week January 29th and February 4th.

February 02, 1996: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 02, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 29th and February 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - One Sweet Day
  2. - Exhale (Shoop Shoop) youtube
  3. - Missing
  4. - One Of Us
  5. - Hey Lover

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 02, 1996 was Spaceman by Babylon Zoo, according to the music chart for the week January 29th and February 4th.

February 02, 1996: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 02, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 29th and February 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Spaceman
  2. - Anything
  3. - Slight Return
  4. - Lifted
  5. - I Wanna Be A Hippy

February 02, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 02, 1996 was Not Gon' Cry (From "Waiting To Exhale") by Mary J. Blige, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 29th and February 4th.

February 02, 1996: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 02, 1996 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 29th and February 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Not Gon' Cry (From "Waiting To Exhale")
  2. - Before You Walk Out Of My Life/Like This And Like That
  3. - One Sweet Day
  4. - Soon As I Get Home
  5. - Sittin' Up In My Room (From "Waiting To Exhale")

February 02, 1996: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on February 02, 1996 was Amor by Cristian, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 29th and February 4th.

February 02, 1996: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on February 02, 1996 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 29th and February 4th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Amor
  2. - Si Tu Te Vas
  3. - Un Millon De Rosas
  4. - Amaneci En Tus Brazos
  5. - Como Te Extrano

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February 02, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 02, 1996 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Beautiful Girls

Beautiful Girls

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Ted Demme

Starring: Matt Dillon, Timothy Hutton, Noah Emmerich, Annabeth Gish

Country: United States of America

Happy Gilmore

Happy Gilmore

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Dennis Dugan

Starring: Adam Sandler, Christopher McDonald, Julie Bowen, Frances Bay

Country: United States of America

The Other Side of Sunday

The Other Side of Sunday

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Berit Nesheim

Starring: Marie Theisen, Hildegun Riise, Bjørn Sundquist, Sylvia Salvesen

Pie in the Sky

Pie in the Sky

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Bryan Gordon

Starring: Josh Charles, Anne Heche, John Goodman, Christine Lahti

Loch Ness

Loch Ness

Release year: 1996

Directed by: John Henderson

Starring: Ted Danson, Joely Richardson, Ian Holm, Harris Yulin

February 02, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 02, 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:

Marisol

Marisol

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Eugene Martin

The Thin Blue Line

The Thin Blue Line

Release year: 1995

Directed by: Errol Morris

February 02, 1996: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 02, 1996 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Charles Kuralt'S America by Charles Kuralt

Charles Kuralt'S America

By:

Former CBS-TV Newsman and author of A Life on the Road, the former CBS-TV journalist revisits his favorite places and people in the best seasons. This cheerful account is called

A Simple Path by Lucinda Vardey

A Simple Path

By:

Mother Teresa is well-known for her tireless work for the poor, sick and dying. She was also well-known around the world because of her unfailing support for the less fortunate. Her life was dedicated to providing hope to people in …

Shock Wave by Clive Cussler

Shock Wave

By:

The Mysterious Plague in Antarctic... An Evil Genius Runs a Diamond Empire... A Devastating New Technology... NUMA agent DIRK PIT(r) is investigating these baffling deaths

The Moor'S Last Sigh by Salman Rushdie

The Moor'S Last Sigh

By:

Time Magazine's Best Book of the YearBooker Prize-winning author Salman Rushdie blends a hilarious family story with a surreal, sometimes blasphemous chronicle of modern India.

Contagion by Robin Cook

Contagion

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In a story of the dangers of managed health care, ophthalmologist-turned-foresic pathologist John Stapleton investigates a series of virulent and lethal illnesses targeting more costly patients of a

February 02, 1996: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 02, 1996 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Bubble Memories: The Story of Bubble Bobble III

Bubble Memories: The Story of Bubble Bobble III

Platform: Arcade, PlayStation 2

Genre: Platform

Publisher: Taito

Black Dawn

Black Dawn

Platform: PlayStation, Saturn

Genre: Shooter game

Publisher: Virgin Interactive

Cookie and Bibi 2

Cookie and Bibi 2

Platform: Arcade game

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Semicom

The Adventures of Lomax

The Adventures of Lomax

Platform: PlayStation, Windows

Genre: 2D platformer

Publisher: Psygnosis

Fight for Life

Fight for Life

Platform: Atari Jaguar

Genre: Versus fighting

Publisher: Atari

history

Who was the US President on February 02, 1996?

On February 02, 1996 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 02, 1996?

On February 02, 1996 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 02, 1996?

On February 02, 1996 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about February 2nd?

February 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of February. 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 February 2nd, such as:

  • 2019 - Moro conflict: patikul and sulu shootout: five soldiers, three militants, and several other people were killed in an attack in patikul (sulu), in the philippines.
  • 2018 - Relations china-united kingdom: in the midst of perceived erosion in freedoms in hong kong and britain, prime minister theresa may ends a three-day visit in china. it is estimated that there were ps9 billion worth of trade agreements.
  • 2017 - Relations between georgia and the european union: the european parliament unanimously approved visa-free schengen for georgia.

Find out more about February 2nd

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 February 1996?

February 1996 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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 February 1996 calendar looked like.

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